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Hello Everyone, has your kids at any point accused you of being mean? how did you handle it? please share....

Yes, and I will discuss the issue and may end up apologizing or not. We as adults need to set limits with our kids, but at the same time respect them as human beings.

Great subject - thanks for posting it and hope to see more

Gosh my kids accuse me of being mean almost daily! I think it is normal kid behavior.

anytime they face consequences for bad choices or when I don't cave under pressure I am of course the "mean mom" - but that's ok it means I am sticking to my guns and providing much needed stability and discipline.

I always try to make sure my kids know that if they lose a game for a night or tv or something that is a direct result of choices they make. They still feel empowered and can make a better choice next time. Eventually all is right with the world again and the next day they go back to loving me It's better imo to have a "mean mom" ahem.. than one who doesn't care at all. My mother was very relaxed with us and it was harder to instill self-discipline I think. So I tell my kids this is how you learn how the world works