My husband and I have two teenagers,14(female) and 15(male).They have had a rebellious streak for the past year or so.They stay out late.We can tell them to be back at midnight and they don't come home till 3 a.m.!They talk back,curse,yell at us,threw a wild party while we were out of town,and have been raiding my husband's Liquor cabinet.
We have tried grounding,taking privileges,talking calmly,EVERYTHING!But they don't stay grounded for long,before they decide to leave without permission.My husband wants to bring out the strap(heavy belt) or paddle.We consulted a parenting coach and he agreed.Saying it was legal as long as no permanent marks were left.I won't contradict my husband and he will be the one administering the punishments,but I know our kids are NOT going to go along compliantly.
We have tried grounding,taking privileges,talking calmly,EVERYTHING!But they don't stay grounded for long,before they decide to leave without permission.My husband wants to bring out the strap(heavy belt) or paddle.We consulted a parenting coach and he agreed.Saying it was legal as long as no permanent marks were left.I won't contradict my husband and he will be the one administering the punishments,but I know our kids are NOT going to go along compliantly.