Dear Family Coach: My daughter is almost 11, and she’s a good kid. She’s polite, responsible and generally good-natured. But I can see her becoming more moody, and sometimes she can become a bit disrespectful when she’s grumpy. I’m trying to figure out what to let pass and what to address. I find it especially hard to ignore when we’re in public because it’s embarrassing. So far, I’ve kept my comments brief, saying “I don’t like that tone of voice,” and then speaking to her a bit when we’re not in the moment. Is that enough? — New to Being Teen Mom
Dear Teen Mom: I think you answered your own question. You mentioned that you already have a polite and responsible child. Being a bit moody doesn’t negate that. But her mood swings do indicate that she is developing and changing, and your parenting approach must change accordingly.
Updated: Sat Jun 17, 2017
Source: Dear Family Coach