My daughter, in 6th form (UK) received a 1hr detention - is this normal?
Q. My daughter is the sixth form and received a 1 hour detention today for not doing her homework. Is it normal for sixth formers to be given detention? This is the first detention my daughter has had while at school and I am surprised by it....
A. 25 July 2006: From personal experience I can say that while not often issued, detentions were not uncommon , however there is often a "why bother" aspect and its important to show your daughter exactly why she needs to complete these assignments in order to ... (read in full...)
How can I get my 12 year old teenager to show me some respect?
Q. hello there sent a question before but i think i sent it to the wrong site, my fault sorry! ive got a teenager wel hes 12 goiung on 25 at the min,hes so horrible to me he thinks im a doormat,hes only ever nice when hes after something and if he ...
A. 25 July 2006: Being a 12 yr old can be a stressful time (personal experience) however as an adult you have many skills that your son may be interested in (how to use a credit card for example) but also you can get him to show you some respect by allowing him to ... (read in full...)
My 5 yera old doesn't listen to me and is having social problems with his little friends.Is this normal?
Q. my 5 year od son is answering back all the time, doesn;t listen to a word i say and is constantly falling out with his freinds when they come to play. Is this normal for the age?...
A. 25 July 2006: This type of behavior is normal for his age , however if you wish to encourage him to fall out less often , get him and his freinds to work as a team , for example a game of football were he and his freinds are on the same side, or if (as many ... (read in full...)
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