Am i a bad parent for saying this?

Question

i tould my 13 year old son who was misbehaving towards me to either shape up or ship out!

Answer 1

Nope... I am old shcool though, i think the way my parents brought me up is way better than the way we supposed to ***** foot around our kids.  

Don't get me started, throphies get for "prarticipation" LOL!  

Answer 2

That's just asking for him to run away.I would tell him I'm sorry and figure out some punishment when he is misbehaving

Answer 3

No, saying this reminds your son that your house has rules. It also makes the point that he should appreciate you because you provide for him. That definitely doesn't mean that you should act on what you said though, and remember that everyone get frustrated sometimes.  

Answer 4

I think if it was in the heat of the momment not at all, every one says something they don't mean here and there. If you said it and meant it, it was kind of mean he is still young and needs time to grow up a little before he is on his own. Last thing you want is for your child to be on the streets. Good luck with everything though :)

Answer 5

Not a bad parent. An exasperated and annoyed parent, yes.

I heard it more than once and it didn't warp me permanently, but then I knew there was no chance of me being literally kicked out of the house at that age. I assume your son knows the same...?

Is it possible you might be able to sit down and have a rational conversation with him about how you find some of his behaviour difficult to deal with?

Answer 6

yeah it was kind of mean..."ship out' thats suggesting that you want her to leave...not good

Answer 7

it sounds like you just got frustrated, like all parents do.  

Answer 8

You are a bad parent if you don't say it!

Answer 9

no you are not a bad parent they need to listen to the parents after all were can they get smart and stay smart good luck with this