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[flea]

Can anyone recommend sources of support (books, web sites) for dealing with a rude, sassy three year old? Things are getting out of hand. I don't want to be the kind of parent who accepts back-talk, but nothing we do seems to have any impression on this child. And the spanking fantasies are coming daily at this point.

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[tortoiseshell.livejournal.com]

We used the 1-2-3 Magic approach. Being consistent is a big part of it, like any other plan. One of my co-workers used to be very effective with my kids by getting to their level and saying with authority, "that is not acceptable." He had a real knack.

Even at the age they are now saying "That's One!" will get their attention.

Also, my sincere sympathy. This parenting thing, very tough.