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PrintableNuPwr319 said: dustysgirl said: My kids (ages 11, 12 and 15) don't listen to reason. They don't seem to hear me when I talk in a calm voice. My oldest son has been known to crumple my work lists up and throw them away without reading.
When their rooms get to be atrocious, I pull a surprise attack. I bust open their doors and start screaming like a loon, and pulling shit out from underneath beds, out of drawers, out of closets, etc. They usually start cleaning right away because they want me out of there. That's why you don't REASON with this age group. You go BALLISTIC.  Punishments up the wazoo. Punishements must fit the crime and STICK and let 'em know it's THEIR CHOICE.
Although I do feel for you having three to deal with at that age.  
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I am down to one kid at home.  She is usually pretty anal about her room so all I have to do is say, "do you want me to come in there?" and she'll clean for hours  her room is cleaner than mine.
I took her computer earlier this year because she was on myspace. I'll give it back when she is 14. That way she won't have to lie about her age on there. Now my older one? damn I am glad she has her own place now I used to do the surprise attacks and tell her everything that was on the floor was getting thrown away, and follow through. she still lives like an animal, my youngest went there twice this summer and cleaned up for her while she was at work. 
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applekisses said: "Failure to comply with all above aforementioned Items will result in the cancellation of your birthday party and perhaps prevent you from reaching 13 altogether."
"Failure to comply with all above aforementioned Items will result in the cancellation of your college education and perhaps prevent you from reaching 18 altogether."
Go Karen! 
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CarrieMpls said: awwww...
How are Talia's first days of college going?? This makes me miss you.
We need another phone catch-up soon.  She doesnt start for 2 more weeks. Cal Poly is on the quarter system.
I am in and just finished my 2ND week. So far, I love it... by week 14 I'll just profess that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Yes, we ARE due a catch up soon! Trent was great by the way. Only played one song off the Fragile....would like to have heard more. | |
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kimrachell said: 
i was a good kid, but my mom always would write me nightmare letters saying cruel things and pass them under my door, she still does that now and then.  not fond of the list and letter writing stuff to my kid.I am sorry, that was a very uncool experience for you however, I have fantastic kids and my letters were basic and proposed punishments clearly very silly. Ask any orger who has been over, my kids aren't afraid of me nor phased much by tom foolery. They do however have a very healthy dose of respect and know that was a sweet-comical way of saying do it now AND OR ELSE FACE THE DRAGON!!! | |
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luv4u said: I could ban them for you
  Im sooooo going to show this to them! | |
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| Hey lady, What patience? That was the calm before the storm.... the eye of the hurricane shall pass over them if it goes unheeded.
AndGodCreatedMe said:
I admire your patience and humor 
But I still believe every parent should remove their vocal cords at the age of 4 and if that doesn't work, kill them before the age of 16 
J/K  I had some simular issues lately with Amancho but I think he got the message now
Although he apoligized that list is a very good idea  | |
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xenon said: I would so do this if I had kids, instead I have left a note by my kittys litter tray..
Mumu * Do not poop over the sides. * Cover all poop that you do manage to deposit in the tray * I would prefer if you would poop in the garden (next doors, not our own!! lol) as I have been trying to teach you. Grr 
Love Daddy. Little bitch hasn't paid the least bit of attention to my note!! Threaten to buy another cat, that'll do it! | |
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NuPwr319 said: dustysgirl said: My kids (ages 11, 12 and 15) don't listen to reason. They don't seem to hear me when I talk in a calm voice. My oldest son has been known to crumple my work lists up and throw them away without reading.
When their rooms get to be atrocious, I pull a surprise attack. I bust open their doors and start screaming like a loon, and pulling shit out from underneath beds, out of drawers, out of closets, etc. They usually start cleaning right away because they want me out of there. That's why you don't REASON with this age group. You go BALLISTIC. Punishments up the wazoo. Punishements must fit the crime and STICK and let 'em know it's THEIR CHOICE.
Although I do feel for you having three to deal with at that age. So, one of my clients fed up with screaming at her teens, swore to throw their crap out if it was on the floor a day longer. Well of course the threat went unanswered to.... SOOOOO she went into the room with 35 gallon trash bags and loaded all her daughters and sons random stuff whilst they were at school.... Took them outside and placed them by the trash on the side of the house. The kids were floored!  It worked! | |
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butterfli25 said: I am down to one kid at home.
She is usually pretty anal about her room so all I have to do is say, "do you want me to come in there?" and she'll clean for hours her room is cleaner than mine.
I took her computer earlier this year because she was on myspace. I'll give it back when she is 14. That way she won't have to lie about her age on there. Now my older one? damn I am glad she has her own place now I used to do the surprise attacks and tell her everything that was on the floor was getting thrown away, and follow through. she still lives like an animal, my youngest went there twice this summer and cleaned up for her while she was at work. Hi mama! | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: butterfli25 said: I am down to one kid at home.
She is usually pretty anal about her room so all I have to do is say, "do you want me to come in there?" and she'll clean for hours her room is cleaner than mine.
I took her computer earlier this year because she was on myspace. I'll give it back when she is 14. That way she won't have to lie about her age on there. Now my older one? damn I am glad she has her own place now I used to do the surprise attacks and tell her everything that was on the floor was getting thrown away, and follow through. she still lives like an animal, my youngest went there twice this summer and cleaned up for her while she was at work. Hi mama!Hi  yep I used those garbage bags too!
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Karen,
* Ask assistance BEFORE plugging in your US electrical equipment into European sockets. Thank you. If you feel the need to do so, do NOT attempt before giving the occupant the chance to buy candles and/or a torch and spare electrical equipment. * Never show up crying at a Herman's workplace EVER again. * Immediately start looking into long term emigration plans to The Netherlands. * Immediately give the Herman aHUGE hug. |
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Also,
* Do NOT get the Bierman drunk again! * Do NOT start McDonald brawls! |
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FunkMistress said: NuPwr319 said: That's why you don't REASON with this age group. You go BALLISTIC. Punishments up the wazoo. Punishements must fit the crime and STICK and let 'em know it's THEIR CHOICE.
Although I do feel for you having three to deal with at that age.
Ours are 8, 9, 11 and 13. WHOO!!!  | |
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FunkMistress said: dustysgirl said: My kids (ages 11, 12 and 15) don't listen to reason. They don't seem to hear me when I talk in a calm voice. My oldest son has been known to crumple my work lists up and throw them away without reading.
When their rooms get to be atrocious, I pull a surprise attack. I bust open their doors and start screaming like a loon, and pulling shit out from underneath beds, out of drawers, out of closets, etc. They usually start cleaning right away because they want me out of there. Do they have clear rules with clear consequences? Do you follow through with those consequences? That's key right there. | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: NuPwr319 said: That's why you don't REASON with this age group. You go BALLISTIC. Punishments up the wazoo. Punishements must fit the crime and STICK and let 'em know it's THEIR CHOICE.
Although I do feel for you having three to deal with at that age. So, one of my clients fed up with screaming at her teens, swore to throw their crap out if it was on the floor a day longer. Well of course the threat went unanswered to.... SOOOOO she went into the room with 35 gallon trash bags and loaded all her daughters and sons random stuff whilst they were at school.... Took them outside and placed them by the trash on the side of the house. The kids were floored! It worked!There ya go. . .  | |
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HamsterHuey said: Karen,
* Ask assistance BEFORE plugging in your US electrical equipment into European sockets. Thank you. If you feel the need to do so, do NOT attempt before giving the occupant the chance to buy candles and/or a torch and spare electrical equipment. * Never show up crying at a Herman's workplace EVER again. * Immediately start looking into long term emigration plans to The Netherlands. * Immediately give the Herman aHUGE hug. DEAL! I love you! | |
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HamsterHuey said: Also,
* Do NOT get the Bierman drunk again! * Do NOT start McDonald brawls!  Got it, making a list over here! | |
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NuPwr319 said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: So, one of my clients fed up with screaming at her teens, swore to throw their crap out if it was on the floor a day longer. Well of course the threat went unanswered to.... SOOOOO she went into the room with 35 gallon trash bags and loaded all her daughters and sons random stuff whilst they were at school.... Took them outside and placed them by the trash on the side of the house. The kids were floored! It worked!There ya go. . . Holy, holy... that music is fantastic.... I just fell in love with Undiscovered D's! Are you one of the folk? | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: NuPwr319 said: There ya go. . . Holy, holy... that music is fantastic.... I just fell in love with Undiscovered D's! Are you one of the folk? OH! Why THANK YOU! Yes, that is the group I lead. I play violin in the group. Our debut CD will be available on September 12--I'll be sure to put an announcement in the org artists forum. | |
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