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Comment by Lucy Sheahan on January 27, 2010 at 2:51am

Loretta,
My daughter, who is 13 now, was very defiant when she was two. One time I put her in time out in her room for 5 min because she refused to say "Hi" to her aunt. When I went in to get her, I asked her if she was ready to do it. She practically rolled her head around and said, "Never!" (Where did she learn that word? Was it time to call the priest?)

Anyway. They will guilt trip you as much as they can to get out of discipline, but in the end, they won't be happy with sin and guilt in their heart.

They are so much happier when they are well disciplined!

Be consistent and work on obedience now, while they are young, because defiance doesn't just go away, it grows.

As for my 13 yo, I had to take away the Walk for Life trip from her this weekend because of an attitude problem which still crops up from time to time. I worried I was being to strict, like I always do, but she repented and is much happier now.

God Bless and keep up the good work!
In Christ,
Lucy
www.mysticalrosedesign.com

Comment by Loretta Shekleton on August 30, 2009 at 12:14pm

So I have a 2 year old who doesn't get into that much trouble, (yet). But when I do have to discipline him, he refuses to look at me and looks WAY over his shoulder to avoid it. Should I be worried about it? I understand that he is embarressed or feels bad about doing something wrong, but I don't want this to become a habit. Basically I'm excusing it because he's young. What do you think?

Comment by ViolinMama on July 23, 2009 at 11:49am

Glad you both are here!!!

Comment by Jennifer Eckenrode Kopinski on July 19, 2009 at 6:41pm

Great idea for a group. I am glad this is here, so I can gain some great advice from other moms out there!

Comment by Gae Onions on July 8, 2009 at 10:50am

I hope to be able to share as well as gain some insight into how others deal with situations.