14 going on 40

This is so typically teen age behavior, I'm currently at number 6 hitting that age. I think when they hit puberty it engages thier mouth. Girls are the worst. Just because it's normal doesn't mean you have to put up with it though. When mine got lippy they were told simply they have the right to thier opinions but they did not have the right to be disrepectful. They were given one chance then sent to thier rooms. If it continued loss of all priveledges and property followed. Had one that was pretty stuborn but by the time she was spending a week at a time in her room with nothing but her school books she figured out how to voice her opinion in a respectful manor.

Welcome to my world:) You are describing my 14 yr old son. I know nothing and he knows everything. It is driving me crazy too. My other boys didnt' go threw this phase, so I am not really knowing how to handle it. I guess we could just stop talking to them for a couple of years while they grow out of it:)

Naturally the time has changed. The kids of today are not like our generation, where we would heed to what the parents say, if not at all times at least listen, and analyze the pros and cons in the thing. But, kids now think, of course have more exposure to the world, and love to enjoy freedom, and want to make decisions on their own. Only with the advance of time, they will realise, and listen to what the parents say.. May be to another three or four years.

oh gosh, I feel for you. My son is turning 13 and I already get that feeling already, though I heard from others that girls are harder and more outspoken. I already have a hard time with my 12 years old, I can imagine how hard it is for you. I wish you luck.

I have been through this. Except I was the hormonal, snotty 14 yr old. I think most girls go through this phase. I didn't become friends with my mother again until after I was out of the house and grown. Good luck to you! :)

This is because of your girls age. For girls this is most import age that their body is reacting them with something different and it will may also effect their mind . I had read already these types of problems in this girls with this ages.And you need to do is don't interfere their activities and gave them complete freedom after 1 or 2 months all the things become in under control.

Chidren these days and maybe earlier have always been strong minded and strong willed. This are good traits however they do say things back to adults and speak their mind more than is necessary. I have one grandson that is a talker and he butts into everything and thinks he knows all. Granted he is very smart which makes getting onto him a challenge. He always has a comback. Which he knows he is not suppose to be doing. No talking back or just keeping on talking about things and running them into the ground. But he does this anyway, so frustrating. He is 11 and thinks he is 30. The oldest grandson 16 is much like this as well. Now we have a child 7 and she is more like 20 year old, very mature for her age in what she says and does. Likewise for the 9 year old boy. They are very responsible children as is the 6 year old girl. Mind you there are 7 all together. The youngest is 1 and the oldest 16. As you can imagine we have our hands full, lol.

Its probably just one of those things where shes changeing because of hormone flucuations. After all she is a teenager. You will probably have to deal with it. My sister was and still is a teenager. If you talk to doctors they will tell you the biggest majority of the time its normal.

Ha ha ha. Welcome to the life of a typical teenager. Ever heard the saying "Ask a teenager. They know EVERYTHING!" People say it for a reason. Teenagers seem to think they know everything there is to know on this earth!

I have raised my kids to feel free to voice their opinion to me, but they also know that certain things will not be tolerated. I have gotten into heated discussions with my kids about various topics. It's funny, but I think they all go through that stage at one point. My oldest is 19 now, and he's actually returned to normal since he has been to college for a year. My 16 year old on the other hand has turned into the typical moody opinionated hard headed teen. I have found that arguing with him doesn't do alot of good with him. It's funny how they like to insert their opinion into things that they either know nothing about or is not their business. I usually just let it go.

Welcome to life with a teenager. I've raised four of them and have the battle scars to prove it. It's been my experience that many kids go nuts at around the age of 13 or 14 and won't become normal again until at least 18. My girls became especially opinionated and would argue with me at the drop of a hat...my 17 year old still is like that but I really think it's a normal part of their transition from childhood to adulthood. Who else is better to take on than your parents who love you and probably won't kill you? My kids didn't become negative but one of my brother's daughters did...she was very goth and very sullen for a long time. The only thing that I can suggest to you is that you insist that your daughter treat you with the respect that you're entitled to as her mother. She can debate you and voice her opinions but you really need to establish a line that she is not to cross because, not only does she need that, she wants that. She wants to know just how far she can go while practicing to be an adult. Good luck, hang in there and count the days until she's 18.

She is a typical teen, they outgrow it. The great thing is when they grow up, have their own kids and get to have all the wonderful experiences of their own. LOL My son is learning this with HIS two angels. About all you can do is try to point out her behavior to her. But more than likely it will just sent her off on another rant. Good luck!

I had a friend say to me one time that they should put junior high age kids to sleep and not wake them up until they are in high school. It is a hard age, for the kids as well as the adults. I did learn that it is much better and easier if you don't shout and argue with them. It went much better for me when my son and I disagreed about something, that if I was mad, I would walk away and then come back later and voice my point of view in a normal voice. You get absolutely nowhere if you are shouting! I did come to realize that teenagers brains are not completely developed until they are in their 20's, so they really don't have the capability of thinking of consequences. So as long as you keep that in mind, you will realize that some of the things they do is just normal and they don't see the consequences of their actions. Be patient. It will get better with time! Best wishes.

Well, this is comming from a teenager, but I think every teen is like this a little. My older brother used to talk back so much that he ended up grounded to our house for weeks over leaving out the milk...

Join the club, freedomg! I have three daughters and a son - and for some strange hormonal reason, my lovely, mild-mannered children turned into snarky, sullen beasts at around 14 or 15. I've had to tolerate eye-rolling whenever I open my mouth, being told I'm repeating myself, my views are stupid, I never listen, blah, blah, blah. Sometimes I would just walk away and cry (depending on my own hormones!) The girls have grown up and left home now, but my son is still living here and although he's 20 he hasn't quite metamorphosed into a 'normal' human being yet. He mumbles, swears, and accuses me of 'staring at him' if I look up when he enters the room. It's maddening - but all things will pass. (Hopefully...)

I think that's the problem with most teenagers today being confused that they are really still to young to be old and to old to be young. With those raging hormones teens really have that problem of thinking that they know all already. I suggest that you give her some time and a little space to find herself. I wish you all the best for your daughter!