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Disrespectful grandchildren

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M0nica Wed 27-Jan-21 20:29:01

Typical teenager, she will grow out of it. This current crisis is affecting the mental health of children this age very seriously, which only exacerbates the problems.

Don't get angry, don't shout back (no matter what the provocation) Just be endlessly patient and just give her the odd hug and kiss in passing,

One day this ugly duckling will turn into a beautiful swan and you will be so proud of your wonderful grand daughter, keep calm and quiet now and she will still love you then.

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paddyanne Wed 27-Jan-21 20:09:58

different difficult times stjohn girl mine wasn't lockedown or being schooled from home for a year .Give her some space ,she'll grow out of it and I can tell you my GC all spend most of their time on phones these days but when lockdowns over they'll be delighted to get back to school and see their friends

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Hithere Wed 27-Jan-21 19:45:53

How horrible for a 13 year old to be in the middle of the pandemic, for sure cannot be easy for her!

Typical teenage behaviour + pandemic not making it easier.

Right now, her cell is her lifeline to her social life.

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stjohngirl Wed 27-Jan-21 19:22:06

Mom has to get her to do work. Did your teens have smart phones they were addicted to? She spends all day and night talking to friends around the world.

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stjohngirl Wed 27-Jan-21 19:20:19

Advise is good about pick your battles but with distance learning her

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paddyanne Wed 27-Jan-21 19:07:20

its typical 13 year old behaviour ,at this age you need to pick your battles or it will turn into all out war .Just walk away from her ,if she doen't geta reaction she'll give up.I speak as the mother of the teenager from hell who has turned into a wonderful caring daughter ,wife and mother

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stjohngirl Wed 27-Jan-21 18:52:59

I live with my daughter and teenage (13) granddaughter. Since covid began she has become very rude and lazy. All she does is sit and use her phone. If her mom asks her to do her schoolwork or a simple chore she yells at her and even calls her nasty names. I have gotten the same just not as often. As a result I avoid being around her because I get very angry. My daughter who is a single mom fights with her but doesn't give her any consequences for her actions. Is anyone else seeing this during no school?

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