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writes: Any tips on how to deal with a troubled 13 year old daughter. She won't talk and thinks that the rest of the household is there to serve her. Never helps around the house and seems to think that this should never be challenged. We are at our wits end and any help/advice would be appreciated. Reply to this Question |
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 December 2006): Dear Friend, I have a 15year old son, who is exactly the same, and what appears to work for me, is to calmly ask her to "help you help her". By that I mean, show her how to cook a meal, and make her feel proud of her creation, teach her how to keep the house tidy, and make her feel proud of her creation, by almost instilling a calm nature into her, although you may be seething, she is more than likely to respond to your requests.
Provide her with self-confidence, as opposed to the rod of correction.
Hope that this helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2006): be glad your not the only one going through it my son is 13 and exactly the same took him to doctors went to see social worker and you know what they said i had to toughen up with him thats all,maybe you could try the same if she wont talk to you maybe she might talk to someone else its worth a try! Remember when you were 13?this always makes me laugh I have it hung up in our house TEENAGERS,Tired of being harrased by your stupid parents?ACT NOW,move out,get a job,pay your bills while you still no everything!!!!!!!
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