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My Preteen's Driving Me Crazy: What Should I Do?

There may be a developmental reason for what you view as laziness or hostility in your preteen. Find out where your child is really coming from. Take this quiz!

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1. My daughter would sleep all day if I let her. What should I do about it?

  Let her dream on; it's not abnormal for kids to need lots of sleep at this age.
  Wake her up! She's being lazy.
  Bring her to the doctor. There may be something wrong.

2. My sixth-grade son used to be an excellent student. Now that he's in middle school, he won't even glance at his homework. What should I do?

  Be patient. He'll outgrow it.
  Take charge! Hold him accountable, and determine (with him) a good time to study.
  Threaten him: "Wait 'til your father gets home!"

3. When my daughter leaves for school, I tell her she looks great. But she tells me everything's wrong with her from head to toe. What should I do?

  Stop complimenting her. Your opinion doesn't matter.
  Keep complimenting her: She needs to hear positive comments.
  Argue the point: Convince her she looks great.

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