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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I have an eight year old and I do know kids like this. My DD went through a phase this summer that was not as extreme but has some similar features. Dropping any gentle parenting and being very strict with limits and consequences worked. I also agree screen time is a big culprit. Even Disney has a lot of shows aimed for teens where kids are sarcastic to adults. Cutting that out for my DD and very explicitly telling her I won't be treated like thaf and following through helped a ton. Also I know it is so hard to be mistreated but remember she doesn't hate you - she is a child who is trying things out. You can turn this around but in the meantime, try to be more neutral in your dealings with her emotionally. Kids take on what you project so if you give off a sense she is a bad kid she will continue to act like one. [/quote]
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