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1107. Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: How Can I Keep My Kids from Defying Me?, from LDS Living

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This has great ideas for parents today!  When I was raising children, we had some strong-willed (probably stubborn!) children also.  The children being born today have very strong spirits! TOPICS POPULAR MORMON REPORT LESSON HELPS Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: How Can I Keep My Kids from Defying Me? by Jonathan Decker, LMFT  | Jan. 11, 2019 Makes You Think Mormon Life For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s  Facebook group . To submit a question for Jonathan,  click here .  Q:  My children are driving me crazy. They range in age from teen to toddler, and for the most part, none of them respect me as a parent. They expect me to take care of their every need but often refuse to do their chores, clean up after themselves, or follow simple instructions. They can be so rude to me, and to each other, and none of my punishments seem to be working. What do I do? A:  Thank you so much for reachi