For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for June 22, 2009

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    Mandster  over 15 years ago

    That works with my sibs too…

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    ejcapulet  over 15 years ago

    Ah, the terrible twos.

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    Wildmustang1262  over 15 years ago

    ejcapulet said, about 1 hour ago

    Ah, the terrible twos.

    Yeaahhh! OF COURSE, Famous Terrible Twos!! LOLs!

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    gobblingup Premium Member over 15 years ago

    How long are the Terrible Twos supposed to last? Mine are 4 and 6 and still say NO all the time.

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    Jaws2z  over 15 years ago

    My ex-wife NEVER grew out of the “saying NO’ stage.

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    Yukoneric  over 15 years ago

    Two is the new ONE!!!!

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    alondra  over 15 years ago

    Again, I’m so thankful I don’t have kids.

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    lewisbower  over 15 years ago

    Kids are thankful they don’t have me

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    bald  over 15 years ago

    one of my son’s didn’t outgrow the terrible twos til he was 18

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    Allan CB Premium Member over 15 years ago

    lightenup - when the child says “no” … a light spank on the butt, and repeating what you said before is what works best … or, so I have found. You don’t spank them hard, just lightly and without anger … this bleeep about NOT hitting kids is BS. I was spanked when I screwed up - going to the river, running someone over on my bike - and I haven’t grown up to be abusive to other people.

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    csscougar  over 15 years ago

    The spanking isn’t necessary with a two-year-old. They may say no, but you can show them yes without spanking! Sometimes they’re really just trying out words, and you can hardly fault them for that!

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    ninmas  over 15 years ago

    HEH HEH! my sisters always fought and then my dad would get mad at them…… i always looked good!

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    yyyguy  over 15 years ago

    for all the “no’s” Lizzie is yelling, Elly is still doing what needs doing, and clearly showing the kids who is in charge. looks like the right way to handle it from my point of view.

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    Silverpearl  over 15 years ago

    No comment. Been there. Done that.

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    Nelly55  over 15 years ago

    that’s what I loved about the early FBOFW. Micheal and Elizabeth were the same age as my son and daughter. I could really relate to it all

    ahhh, memories!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 15 years ago

    I spanked my kids when they were too young to understand delayed consequences, but only when it was obvious they were testing who was the boss. And then, I only spanked on the buttocks or upper thigh (if they had on diapers), never ever hit them anywhere else. I think once they get old enough to understand the connection between other punishments (grounding, etc.) and their misdeeds, other forms of punishments are more effective than spanking. Once you can have a dialogue with a child, it is better to discuss the reasons behind your decisions, so that when they are older, they can make better decisions themselves.

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    Wildmustang1262  over 15 years ago

    RRAmom That’s right! I agree. That is more likely to have disciplines and rewards.

    Hey, I am so glad I don’t have annnnny kids! Whew!

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    kfaatz925  over 15 years ago

    I don’t know - all this maybe should make me glad I don’t have kids (or likely ever will), but… sigh… I still wish I did…

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    luckylouie  over 15 years ago

    The definition of a teenager – take the Terrible Twos, multiply by eight, and add a driver’s license.

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    Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 15 years ago

    I don’t think Joy would care to join you, but it doesn’t hurt to ask!! LOL

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    DawnAvril  over 15 years ago

    (((RMom))) and sorry I noticed but never said anything - was away at the time. But we miss you!

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    The Duke 1  over 15 years ago

    Joy, I didn’t get it either but……….

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    gobblingup Premium Member over 15 years ago

    Oh, it’s not bad enough for spanking. It’s just things like “go pick up your toys”, which a NO gets those toys taken away.

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    marvee  over 15 years ago

    I was wondering when Michael started calling Elizabeth “lizard breath”.

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    coffeeturtle  over 15 years ago

    Mom has a lot of patience.

    I would mix it up a bit and say, “well, how about some ice-cream?” and see if the baby isn’t just skipping tracks saying “NO” all of the time. ;-)

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    HerGrammie  over 15 years ago

    My granddaughter is in this stage now only her “NO!” has some screaming tantrums wrapped around it. Poor daughter is developing an eye twitch. o.O

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