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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the shirt of shame is a very original punishment for a younger teen. Good idea!

This may have already been asked, but have you had the school counselor chat with her? Maybe they could pick up on something else that is wrong. [/quote]

This is the shirt I picked up today: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=96911&vid=1&pid=425333002
She hates it. And I made her pay for it. And I told her if she doesn't get to school on time, without a fuss, I'm going to get her leggings even more hideous than the leggings of two girls we know who each wear hideous leggings. And I told her she can't go to the big birthday sleepover this Saturday, which made her teary.  Later I needed to head out and went in to ask DD if she wanted a hug or she was still too angry at me and she wanted a hug before I left. So I'lll take that to mean she understands she's in the wrong and thinks this is all reasonable. [/quote]

How did you "make" her pay for a shirt she didn't want, but you are unable to "make" her get to school on time? I think the idea of shaming your child with clothes you think are "hideous" is cruel and immature - plus what a waste of money to buy something she won't wear again. You need to start taking some of the good ideas you've gotten on this thread (like talk to her counselor!) and stop with the scarlet letter punishments. [/quote]

I just said "go get me $4.87." And she did. [/quote]

You are a flipping troll. No way would a child who literally refuses your demand to go to school (which is enforced through many methods besides just parental influence) then say "okay" to a demand for $5. Done with this nonsense. [/quote]

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