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cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 8 May 08

I have a 90 lb boxer, today we went to the local animal shelter to get my daughter a new dog. The boxer is pretty much my dog, so we wanted to get her one of her own. Anyway....we picked a great dog for her. It is so friendly. It...

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cmelton I used crate training for m boxer and it really worked for behavior and house training. I have started that with her. I am not sure of the breed we got her at the pound, she is a mix. If I had to guess I would say she is 8 or 9 months old. She is a medium size...

9 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old daughter that has started in the past year that has started talking back really bad, smart mouthing, and just plain out being rude. Everyone says that she's getting to that age, but it is not acceptable to me...

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cmelton She would die if I cut her hair. You may be on with something.She is a wonderful child outside of the house. Never gets in trouble, well behaved, good grades. She just got an award for terrific kid, and thats completely based on behavior, so I know she's...

2 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old daughter that has started in the past year that has started talking back really bad, smart mouthing, and just plain out being rude. Everyone says that she's getting to that age, but it is not acceptable to me...

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cmelton I hope it is a phase that they grow out of fast too. Thanks and good luck to you!

2 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old daughter that has started in the past year that has started talking back really bad, smart mouthing, and just plain out being rude. Everyone says that she's getting to that age, but it is not acceptable to me...

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cmelton I think you may be right. And I am guilty myself of being sarcastic, and I have even heard her say things that I say. Thanks

2 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old daughter that has started in the past year that has started talking back really bad, smart mouthing, and just plain out being rude. Everyone says that she's getting to that age, but it is not acceptable to me...

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cmelton Great comment. Spanking did work with me so maybe thats what I should try. I don't think taking things away or not allowing her to do things is a great help. Or I just haven't found the one that works. Thanks again!

2 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old daughter that has started in the past year that has started talking back really bad, smart mouthing, and just plain out being rude. Everyone says that she's getting to that age, but it is not acceptable to me...

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cmelton You are right if I don't deal with this now it will get worse.I actually started punishing her this week and seen an approvement. She seems to think before she smarts off now. Thanks for your comment.

2 May 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 21 Apr 08

I have a boxer that I saved from going to the pound. He is the sweetest dog I have ever had. I have noticed that he is really dependent on me. He follows me from room to room and when I leave and can't take him with me he gets so...

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cmelton I do love my dog, he's like having another child.

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 21 Apr 08

I have a boxer that I saved from going to the pound. He is the sweetest dog I have ever had. I have noticed that he is really dependent on me. He follows me from room to room and when I leave and can't take him with me he gets so...

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cmelton Mine is great around my child and very protective of both me and her. I wish I could let mine out like that. He takes off running and we have to chase him down.

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 22 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old that has a lot of friends. So of course she wants to go to other friends houses to play or spend the night. Some of the parents I have never met or just seen in passing. Just wondering how all the parents make...

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cmelton That sounds like a good idea. I would rather have them at my house anyway, that way I know she is safe. Thanks for the comment!!

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 22 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old that has a lot of friends. So of course she wants to go to other friends houses to play or spend the night. Some of the parents I have never met or just seen in passing. Just wondering how all the parents make...

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cmelton You hav helped! It amazes me the parents that just let there kid stay anywhere. There was one child that my little girl wanted to stay over and she bugged me about it. I said well let me talk to her mother. She called the little girl and the mother yelled in...

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 22 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old that has a lot of friends. So of course she wants to go to other friends houses to play or spend the night. Some of the parents I have never met or just seen in passing. Just wondering how all the parents make...

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cmelton I understand that. She says well you met them. I said saying hello is not meetng someone. Just because people seem nice you do not know what is going on in their house. It when it comes to my child I feel I have to be parinoid and keep her safe. If I let her...

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 22 Apr 08

I have a 9 year old that has a lot of friends. So of course she wants to go to other friends houses to play or spend the night. Some of the parents I have never met or just seen in passing. Just wondering how all the parents make...

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cmelton That is a great idea. I have never thought of that. I am more worried about spending the night than just going over. I usually take her so I can meet the parents if I haven't. Thanks for the great idea!

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

In September of 2006 I lost my father. I miss him very much but I have so many great memories of him and me. He was always there for me no matter what and always offered up his advice. He was so funny and was always joking around...

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cmelton Thank you for your comment. I am glad that you are close with your father, thats so important.

22 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

I have 9 year old daughter and this actually started several years ago. She sat down and had shorts on and someone told her that her legs were fat. She is only 60 lbs and has never been close to be overweight, but this really...

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cmelton Thanks for your comment. You are right we don't want eating disorders but not obese either. You have some great points!

21 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

I have 9 year old daughter and this actually started several years ago. She sat down and had shorts on and someone told her that her legs were fat. She is only 60 lbs and has never been close to be overweight, but this really...

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cmelton Thats exactly what I have tried to tell her. Thanks so much for the comment!!

21 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

I have 9 year old daughter and this actually started several years ago. She sat down and had shorts on and someone told her that her legs were fat. She is only 60 lbs and has never been close to be overweight, but this really...

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cmelton Thanks so much for sharing your story. I guess my biggest fear is that she will develop a eating disorder. Thanks again.

21 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

I have 9 year old daughter and this actually started several years ago. She sat down and had shorts on and someone told her that her legs were fat. She is only 60 lbs and has never been close to be overweight, but this really...

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cmelton Kids can be so mean. She is the right weight, actually she could out on a few pounds. But 1 comment ruined her self esteem. Thanks so much for sharing.

20 Apr 08

cmelton @cmelton (160) • United States 20 Apr 08

I have 9 year old daughter and this actually started several years ago. She sat down and had shorts on and someone told her that her legs were fat. She is only 60 lbs and has never been close to be overweight, but this really...

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cmelton That is terrible about your sister. I could never mock someone because of the way someone looks, I don't see how kids and people can be so cruel. It only took this 1 comment to get her going. But the scary part to me is that she is not overweight, she is thin...

20 Apr 08

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