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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Eight is usually when the start turning a corner and being really great to hang out with. I'm sorry this is happening. I think you need to get some help. This is not normal.[/quote]

My 8 yo is as sweet as can be and I just love her so much.  When I’m in a bad mood she is always smiling and sweet.  I remember when my 15yo was like her and she was sweet then too - now is a different story - she often looks at me with that one judgemental eye ‘you just don’t understand’ nonsense.  I remind her that my obligation is to provide housing, food, medical care, etc., not to be her emotional punching bag.  When she treats me poorly I tell her she needs to take the bus to school and I am not available to be her chauffeur to any of her activities, because I am not a ‘glutton for punishment’ and ‘who wants to be around someone who mistreats them. not me’ and ‘would you like it if I treated you the way you are treating me’ etc.  She does better for a few weeks and then we have to go through the cycle again.  Maybe that approach will work with you 8 yo?  Don’t get me wrong I love my 15 yo and when she’s not being horrible, she is actually a lovely person to be around - smart, funny, kind - but she has her moody horrible moments too.[/quote]

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