What is Ages 9-11 Tweens

Preteen is a person between nine and twelve (but this age could sometimes extend up to the age of 15) before that person becomes a teenager. It is a relatively recent term used to ...

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I've told my 11-1/2 yr old daughter to get home on th school bus. She "misses the bus." and goes elsewhere. This is just becoming an issue.

Of course, he brother takes off from home and I go looking for him or just wait.

They are both gone and have been for 2-1/2 hours. What should I do when they DO get home.

PS I don't have much control due to disrespectful father who then left and then I had chemo and was entirely uncapable to control/discipline/do much at all.

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Posted on 05/15/08, 07:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/16/08  11:24am
" Start by taking away their privileges - phones, computers etc. Refuse to give them money.

Don't back down when they say it is unfair, and stick to your guns. "
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Reply #2 - 05/16/08  5:24pm
" THAT'S RIGHT...TAKE AWAY PRIVILEGES...& STICK 2 UR GUNS....YOUR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY...BEST WISHES :) "
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