jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 July 14, 2005 While I was finishing my license, I let my children go to my parents' house for a week. I picked them up today. From the moment I got her, my daughter (6 3/4) has been the most difficult horrible child on the planet. She pinched me - the first time she's ever done that. She threw something at me and it cut my throat - the first time she's ever thrown anything at me. I swear on my life I saw her head spin around twice. I picked her up and put her in the shower. I left her in there until the water ran cold - probably about 30 minutes. She seems calm right now, but I wonder if it's the eye of the storm. I never in a million years would have guessed that my sweet little child could act this way. Any one else have Veruca Salt living with them? I think the flowers may have been concealing her horns.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 July 14, 2005 Holy crap! Sounds like one little lady needs to learn some R-E-S-P-E-C-T for her elders! Kids. Give 'em an inch, they take the whole ruler and beat you with it. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #3 July 14, 2005 LOL...I needed to laugh. I'm on the brink of tears. Last Friday, I delivered a relatively stable child to my parents and today they returned to me this child possessed by demons. This is an excellent form of birth control for anyone considering children.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #4 July 14, 2005 Bring her out to O. We'll teach her some manners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanefall 0 #5 July 14, 2005 QuoteThis is an excellent form of birth control for anyone considering children. So it taking kids to Toys R Us right before the holiday's. . . _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #6 July 14, 2005 Just remember..... Projectile "pea soup" looking vomit mixed with a spinning head = Find a Catholic priest......HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #7 July 14, 2005 QuoteBring her out to O. We'll teach her some manners. Or maybe we could teach her to pack Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 July 14, 2005 QuoteLOL...I needed to laugh. I'm on the brink of tears. Last Friday, I delivered a relatively stable child to my parents and today they returned to me this child possessed by demons. This is an excellent form of birth control for anyone considering children. ______________________________________ I think, this is a way that grandparents get back at their kids! When my daughter was 4, she stayed with her grandmother for a month, one summer. When she got back, I had to make her stand in a corner with her nose to the wall for what seemed a week(to her)! The little 'angel' was a menace! I understand. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #9 July 14, 2005 yes we could. that'll break her real fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #10 July 14, 2005 QuoteSo it taking kids to Toys R Us right before the holidays. Just show up there alone... Spend 10 minutes in the "beg and plead" section, stop by the "throw a tantrum and embarrass you to death" section, then move on to the "whine until you cave in" section and you'll be celibate for months Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #11 July 14, 2005 Oh, goodness. I'm about to let my kids go stay with their grandparents for a week (first time). How to lay ground rules (for the kids and grandparents)?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #12 July 14, 2005 QuoteJust remember..... Projectile "pea soup" looking vomit mixed with a spinning head = Find a Catholic priest...... Or a talk show host Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 July 14, 2005 QuoteOh, goodness. I'm about to let my kids go stay with their grandparents for a week (first time). How to lay ground rules (for the kids and grandparents)? _______________________________ Bwa-hahahahahahahaha I'll keep you in my prayers! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanefall 0 #14 July 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteSo it taking kids to Toys R Us right before the holidays. Just show up there alone... Spend 10 minutes in the "beg and plead" section, stop by the "throw a tantrum and embarrass you to death" section, then move on to the "whine until you cave in" section and you'll be celibate for months Exactly. . .!!! My husband and I went with my friend and her two kids (5 and 8). I truly wanted to hide. On top of the too narrow aisles, it's complete chaos navigating the store!! I was completely wiped after 20 minutes. And we weren't sure about having kids prior to this incident. . . _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #15 July 14, 2005 Hey Street, I would say make sure they have regular bed times. It's obvious to me that my daughter is exhausted. She also informed me that she got to play something called "Medal of Honor". I would NEVER let her do that here. There were older grandchildren there and they were playing so my mom let her play too. My mom rationalized it because it's "make believe". So, my six year old got to pretend she was a soldier and shoot at bad guys. Great... I'm hoping a week with no electronics and a good night's sleep will cure her. Good luck!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #16 July 14, 2005 Thanks!We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #17 July 14, 2005 Just think of all the extra jump money you will have without all those trips to Kids R Us! She is kind of cute though, and she does give really nice little hugs (when she isn't possessed).Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #18 July 14, 2005 QuoteI think, this is a way that grandparents get back at their kids! When my daughter was 4, she stayed with her grandmother for a month, one summer. When she got back, I had to make her stand in a corner with her nose to the wall for what seemed a week(to her)! The little 'angel' was a menace! I understand. How long did it take for her to return to "normal"?Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #19 July 14, 2005 You left her for one week. Did you phone to her daily? Did you ask her if perhaps something happend to her during this time? To put such a small kid in the shower (water was running over her????) for such a long time is torture! Your kid is NOT changing from angel to devil within few days. I don't know, if it was first time you left her at her grand parents. Could have been reason for her to freak out. YOU are her mother, you are the adult, you have to find out what was wrong with her. I am a mother and know what I'm talking about. @ Rebecca: It surely is NOT a question of respect at all! Kids in her age do respect their parents, except there is something happening which is extremely confusing the kid, it's feeling helpless, cannot express it's fear or whatever it is... and is freaking out! It's his parent's job to take care on that. "...give them an inch..." Kids need ALL from their parents, Rebecca. Especially in that age. You surprise me dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #20 July 14, 2005 You've got to be kidding! Kids need to be beaten and tortured at that age! Tie her down and do the ole water torture where you drop a drop of water on her forehead randomly for a few hours. That'll teach her! Then when you're through make her clean the entire house with a toothbrush. (Don't worry, I'm never having kids) -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #21 July 14, 2005 ... let's see. She's 22-now so that would mean 4 from 22 is 18. Oh, about that long! Naw, I sat her down and discussed the matter with her and she shaped-up relatively soon. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #22 July 14, 2005 Oh Christel! You took me WAY too seriously! What I meant by "give an inch" (an Ami expression ) is if you back down on the rules, or let them push you into giving in, they'll push more. I remember doing that myself as a child! Like, "Hmm, if she'll let me stay up, maybe I can get ice cream too..." I don't have kids (yet), but I learned as a babysitter - they will push you to get their own way. If there's a rule, you gotta be firm. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #23 July 14, 2005 I think Girlfalldown is closer to the mark here than christelsabine. Sometimes, you just have to be an authority figure. My children answer me with "Yes, sir" and "No, sir". If they're having problems with their feelings/emotions, it's for them to sort out. I give them the boundaries. Likewise, my children's friends _DO_NOT_ refer to me by my first name (...though, lots of parents in my area allow that, and even encourage that). I give my kids alot of lee-way, but when it's time to do what they're told, they do.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #24 July 14, 2005 You forgot to mention you secret weapon. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #25 July 14, 2005 Dude! So you watch "Super Nanny" too!? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
