discipline. kids need firm guidelines that are consistently enforced.

XxAxX said:

AND duct tape. never underestimate the power of well placed duct tape

Who's sane?

Some of you are very bad parents!
I'm so totally going to name names when I get back half-drunk later.

chillichocaholic said:

But on the other hand, when you aren't required to wash dishes, mow the lawn, wash the cars, clean your room, help with laundry---NOTHING... I think that's just sad.

Imago said:

I agree.

XxAxX said:

AND duct tape. never underestimate the power of well placed duct tape

JerseyKRS said:

Is that Dutch quality?

JerseyKRS said:

Is that Dutch quality?

Let me start this thread off by saying that I love my nephews. They're fun, sweet, and very entertaining. At one point in my life, they were my best friends. I would do anything for them.

That being said, they are also loud, insanely bratty, and wild. Did I also mention, loud?

I'm on holiday with my sister's family in Germany.

My sister and brother-in-law seem completely defeated by my nephews. One nephew is 10 and the other 9, and neither of them have any chores. They don't even clean their rooms, despite having been told at least 5 times since I've been here (I've been here all month). Sure, they do their homework, and they get straight A's and B's, but part of growing up is being given more responsibility isn't it? My sister seems to think the solution is to sign them up for baseball, music practice, and after-school activities.

I think she needs to make out a check-list of things these kids must do every single day before they can go out and play.

It's the little things that shock me. For instance, one of the kids, if left to his own devices will eat only meat at the dinner table. When he's forced to eat veggies, my sister only requires that he select one veggie from what's on the table... Usually he'll pick a slice of tomato . That's one small tomato and a large portion of meat. And they wonder why he has stomach aches.

The loudness is like a cyclone in the house, to the point that my sister can't finish a sentence some days, my brother-in-law just withdraws into his work, and the kids are left being able to do whatever they want.

It's gotten so insane that some days I leave the house and hang out in the city and the go clubbing and don't come back until just before they wakeup to start their days. I went 3 days without seeing any of them just to have my piece and quiet.


My sister is trying to strike a balance between things they must do to become productive adults and ensuring they are "themselves". And in some respects, I appreciate that. They have no fear of adults, nor of expressing their own opinions. When adults tell kids thier usual fibs or lies (And all adults seem to lie to kids about EVERYTHING to simplify the conversation or avoid going into full length details), these kids have no issues saying "explain that, because you're making no sense"
But on the other hand, when you aren't required to wash dishes, mow the lawn, wash the cars, clean your room, help with laundry---NOTHING... I think that's just sad.

I honestly think having children has turned my sis insane.



How do you parents out their cope with the stress? What kind of regimen do you have your children on or plan to have? How do you stay sane?

i have one 4 year old son, and he is very active and alot of fun! he has my husband's personality more than mine. i'm quiet and calm, and he's very social! i love being a mom, i never thought when i was younger that i would ever want any kids, but now that i am a mom, i wouldn't change that for anything in the world!!! i love my son so much! he brings me so much joy and makes me laugh daily!

kimrachell said:

He's also darn cute

AndGodCreatedMe said:

More importantly...was this taken at ure house?

chillichocaholic said:

I wouldn't doubt it for a second.

I wonder that too. That's why I don't think I ever want any. I barely feel sane now....solo.

AndGodCreatedMe said:

More importantly...was this taken at ure house?

XxAxX said:

AND duct tape. never underestimate the power of well placed duct tape

XxAxX said:

works well on adults too.