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How can I get thru to my 11-year old?
She was living with her dad for the past 3 years. Had on real structure, rules, consequences or stability. He partied all the time and she just sat back and watched and did what she wanted. Now she is back with us and I just can't seem to get her to realize how important it is to be "normal". She complains about everything that is asked of her. Homework, chores, shower, whatever. I am at the end of my rope. I dont wanna have to put her on any medication. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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- Anonymous2 decades agoFavorite Answer
1) Homework- try to explain to your daughter that her grades are important and she needs to focus on her studies, and try making an insentiove for doing her homwork, like ten bucks per A on her report card.
2)Chores- this is the hardest to help with, show her that when she proves her responsibility to you that she can enjoy more privilages like dating, or hanging out with friends.
3) Showers- Explain to your daughter that more boys will be attracted to her if she is clean and well kept, while this may be a reason to let her stay dirty, i GAURENTEE it will work.
4) Whatever- Your daughter is not the least bit intrested in your wants and needs at this hour so you need to appeal to what she wants to get what you want. If you do this sucessfully, your daughter will become very respectfull to your requests if she sees the benifit in it for her. So just try to think about what she wants, and then you can get what you want.
PS- DO NOT IINSULT YOUR EX IN HER PRESENCE!!!!! If you do, she will lose all, and i mean ALL respect for you.
Source(s): "How to win friends and influence people" by: dale carnige, and personal Expierence with difficult co- workers - 2 decades ago
Well she does need to know whos house she is in. and she might be going through a puberty stage also. i suggest to find out what she like to do for fun out there with you and make deals with her. she behaves she will be able to bring one of her girl friends and go to the movies, skate ring, ect.. but at the same time try to do most of the activities with just you and her. let her earn your kindness.- she thinks if daddy (an adult) can do whatever she can! but still let her know she can be put in millatary school for her actions. you also need to talk to the other parent (i know it is hard, but you have to be the strong one) about your daughters way of learning how to be a good parent as well as person!
