<p>We act like these young adults are babies- and that we need an instant turn around in attitude....so they try and different tact and whine, so what!!</p>
<p>They are a pain if we buy into the pouting, the shouting, etc</p>
<p>Just look at that family that let their 16 year old marry her teacher- they got tired of the girls games and gave in to her threats, attitude and constant whining</p>
<p>You say they never give up- if you don't react- don't respond in an expected manner- then sure, they will try a new method, but after a while, I think they are smart enough to realize its not working</p>
<p>For instance, we all know that one day our Ds are best friends with a girl, and the next she hates her, then she is best friends again, if we buy into the drama all the time, and say, yes, girlA is a jerk....when our D changes her mind, we have fed the drama</p>
<p>Another point, a thread last year was talking about rude kids going off to college and how we should just put up with it....why? so they are stressed, that doesn't mean they treat you like dirt</p>
<p>That is when you say, Child of Mine, I know you have all kinds of stuff going on right now, but that does not give you the right to treat your family badly. So cut it out. I won't bug you about too much stuff, but your family shouldn't be the only ones to show respect....</p>