General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Okay, no spanking. I get that but what's this dad suppose to do? [View all]TBF
(32,047 posts)cry until he vomited ... he would work himself up so.
I finally figured out he just wanted to be held (there are a few other threads in here that went in that direction as well) - he's got some developmental issues.
Parents aren't perfect and we do the best with what we know.
If she is normal developmentally then taking away privileges, making her write letters of apology etc should do the trick of trying to instill some civility. If she's particularly stubborn or has other issues you may need more help. If you have health insurance you could check coverage and see if a session with a child psychiatrist would be covered.
In no way do I think little special snowflakes should be ruling the house, but kids differ so I'm not sure exactly what you're dealing with.