Hi Justus3!

Wow! That is a sticky situation....and one that I am sure comes with the age...ugh! I don't look forward to the day when my kids are in that stage (they are 6-boy and 3-girl). I don't have kids the same age, so I have no experience with the problems you are facing- maybe some of the other Momz will, though.

I do understand the part about "daddy" not really listening- I have the same problem- and mine are still "babies". Is it a man thing?

I don't know the tone that you use when you talk about it with them, but I would suggest talking when it's not a big issue (like when you haven't been screaming your head off for half an hour ;0) I know that when I kept on and on, my husband and kids just tune me out--and don't even listen at all.

I don't know how much help that is, but I hope that it may help some.

Rest assured, all of my friends with kids that age have pretty much the same problem- not that it makes it ok or acceptable, but it is the norm--and your daughter most likely does exactly what all of her friends are doing.

Best of luck with it....keep us posted!
Lori
OnlineMomz.com