Rude, disrespectful, smart-mouthed, bratty kids who back talk. It seems kids everywhere these days think it's funny and normal to cuss and "diss" others --- and so do some adults.
Not you. You live by the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." You want and try to be respectful to your children and expect them to treat you with respect in return.
So it really bothers you when you get disrespectful reactions, smart-alecky attitudes, sassy comments, and non-verbal behavior like rolling eyes and under-the-breath digs.
Well, you aren't alone. Most parents have a trigger button for back talk. Why? Because most would have never talked to their parents this way! If they had, they might have gotten smacked across the face!
You don’t want to do that, but you also don’t like being disrespected.
So what are you to do?
