40 percent off and a smack on the backside...

...or not! We might never get to that point.

"Please sweetie....Jaaaaaaaake, Dillion....be good boys while mommy shops""NO!"

I'm hearing this dialogue while shopping a common sale at a popular department store.This is the point where I woulda popped the kid on the backside. I don't tolerate disrespect, especially out of kids old enough to know better.Let's return to what's happening now...

"Pleeeeeeeeeease honey, for mommie.......pleeeeeeeease"

I think we know who's in charge now.

"NOooo, I don't hafta! I WANT IT! I want it, I want it! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

ahhhhh I carry Aleve or Advil in my purse for these moments.
I don't know who I'm more disgusted at...the kid for the behavior, or the parent for allowing the little monster to get control over her like this. These are the children who will grow up to have big problems or cause them for all of us.Ok, let's check back in:

"eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Puh!"

The oldest spits on his mother.
You know, the woman who bore him, endured endless nights of no sleep, who might have stretch marks to show for it, who gives up luxuries to make sure he's provided for.
That would've been all she wrote for me at that point....well actually much sooner than this.
Kids need discipline! Not because it makes our lives easier but it is necessary for them to feel secure. When you count that's one....ok, that's two (when we get to three IF we do, you're getting a spanking) it tells your children you'll do what you say you'll do. You're a woman, or man of your word. It's important because when you follow up each and every time the child begins to trust you. They trust you all the time. For instance, when you say "Mommy will be back to pick you up at 4" or "I love you!" they believe you and feel secure in your promises and love.You don't have to spank, some children respond to time-outs. If you have an only child don't expect this to work. Only children learn to play by themselves and aren't easily upset by the promise of sitting out alone. It depends on your child really what form you decide works the best.
But for God's sake make sure you do what you say you will. Kids can spot your empty promises and threats. They learn you can be manipulated and you will lose control.Like this...

"mommy wants you to quit it...stop it now.....ok, I'll buy the toy for you if you'll just be good!"

Game over!

Kid won! Did yours?