I Am a Mother

I don't know why I try being nice and sweet with my son, I know for a fact he won't come out of his room or even respond to my calls until I'm screaming like a psycho from the kitchen for him to come eat. 🙄

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Peterbilt1955 · M

I really just don't get this. Sitting at the dinner table was never optional when I grew up. It damn sure wasn't optional for my boys.

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Peterbilt1955 · M

@4meAndyou I never laid a hand on my kids. I didnt need to. My Dad was quick with his belt and I swore I would never hit my kids like that.
Discipline starts in diapers. The oldest got his diapered butt swatted jn the bathroom. I stomped my foot and slapped the top of the commode with my hand at the same time.
After that all I ever had to say was "You need to go to the bathroom? He told his brothers you dont want to go to the bathroom.

4meAndyou · F

@Peterbilt1955 LOLOL!!! Yes, threats certainly work. I was the same as you...swore I would never hit my child because I was hit so often. Apparently I was not a great disciplinarian. :(

Peterbilt1955 · M

None of us were perfect at parenting, and what works for one is not a blueprint for others. There are a few good suggestions here though.

4meAndyou · F

Is he wearing headphones? Ignoring you on purpose because he has seen the movie Psycho? LOL!!! JK. If he gets hungry, and he smells food, he will come down.