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My own kids:
o Whining. I cannot *stand* whining. One of my kids in particular is very whiny, and no matter how many times I shut him down, help him get calmed down, and get him to ask for what he wants *nicely*, it's back to whining the very next time.
o Disrespect. A different child this time (the one that's almost a teenager...). He's quickly developing 'respect' issues when talking to his mother and I. And again, every time I shut him down, but it doesn't seem to be having an effect.
o Poor behavior in public. Yes, that is *my* child throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of the grocery store. Yes, I'll deal with it. Yes, the consequences will be severe. Yes, it *will* happen again.
o Doing Dumb Shit. "You did *what* to the cat?"
Other people's kids:
Same as above, except I blame the parents instead of the kids. :-)
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