What do you do when your daughter calls you names?

The way you react to name-calling, however, makes a big difference in how likely your preschooler is to continue the name-calling.

1. Manage Your Reaction.
2. Teach Appropriate Ways to Deal with Anger.
3. Provide Consequences When Necessary.
4. Create Rules About Respect.
5. Catch Your Child Using Kind Words.

Why is my 9 year old so disrespectful?

Disrespectful behavior often comes down to kids having poor problem-solving skills and a lack of knowledge about how to be more respectful as they pull away. Often when kids separate from you they do it all wrong before they learn how to do it right.

How can I fix my 9 year olds attitude?

Discipline Strategies That Work

1. Create a Behavior Contract.
2. Take Away Privileges.
3. Reward Good Behavior.
4. Provide Pre-Teaching.
5. Engage in Problem-Solving.
6. Allow for Natural Consequences.
7. Avoid Labeling Your Child.
8. Explain Your Expectations Ahead of Time.

How do I get my child to stop calling names?

Here are some strategies to stop name-calling:

1. Clearly define inappropriate behavior. It helps to explain the specific types of behavior you consider unacceptable.
2. Use consequences.
3. Role model.
4. Avoid power struggles.
5. Teach conflict resolution skills.
6. Invite respectful opinions.

What should I expect from my 9 year old?

Your 9-year-old may be more coordinated and get better at things like kicking, throwing, catching, and showing balance. Some kids will take a leap forward in sports like soccer, baseball, or basketball. They also may start to see themselves as athletic or unathletic.

What to say when your child says they’re dumb?

Avoid replies like “That’s not true” or “Don’t say that.” It may be one of the most painful things to hear your child say: “I’m dumb” or “I’m stupid.” Your immediate reaction might be “No you’re not!” But is that a helpful way to respond? How you respond can have an important impact on your child’s self-esteem and motivation.

How do I get my husband to stop calling my kids stupid?

So you and your husband have to say together, “No more name calling.” Tell your kids, “There is now a zero tolerance for calling people ‘stupid’ in this house.” You might also say, “We realize we’ve done this ourselves, but it’s not good and it’s got to stop.

What to say when your child hurls an insult at you?

When your child hurls an insult at you, you can say: “I’m sorry you feel that way, but you’re still responsible for taking out the garbage.” “Talking to me that way isn’t going to get you out of doing your homework.” “Maybe you do hate living here, but you still have to be home on time.”

How do I tell my child they can’t do something?

When you say, “You can’t” to your child, it can incite a power struggle as your child might think, “Oh yeah? Try and stop me!” and on and on they go. Try to choose other words instead. (I’ll give you some examples of more effective verbal responses in a moment.)