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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mom of a 12 year old boy here: First, this is not a "girl" problem. It crosses both sexes. I could not agree more with 14:34's response. It's perfect. A lot of patience and humor go a long way. If you find yourself getting angry and drawn into an argument, take a breath and step back. You do not have match every comment with a response. It's okay to stop talking. As PP noted, these adolescents are "much like toddlers." That's why I found myself going back to using "1-2-3 Magic" where I respond with a simple "that's one" upon hearing a rude response. It's unemotional. And losing your phone if I get to 3 is a pretty powerful consequence. Hang in there. [b]Be creative, consistent and patient. :)[/quote][/b][/quote]
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