Is there a type of boot camp for young children, like under 10?

Question

Honestly it sounds bad, but my 6 1/2 year old daughter is a dare devil, she isn't scared of anything, she doesn't mind at all. I've tried every form of discipline, corner, time out, light spanking, taking toys away, early bedtime, you name it, One morning she got up when everyone was sleeping, I mean early, pretty much right when the sun came out and just walked out of the house, she's so sneaky about everything....so anyhow she walked down to my sister's house which is a few blocks at least and on a busy street, I was so scared when she called and woke me up telling me my daughter was there, I was so thankful that she made it without being kidnapped. so now we have to buy alarms for our doors so it doesn't happen again. In addition, she just doesn't listen at all, she's violent, ADD, everything, I've seeked professional help, I really think she needs a good scare.....I've had her watch jail shows and cops and stuff, that seems to have the most effect which is why I want a boot camp.

Answer 1

day care

Answer 2

I read this somewhere maybe tell her to go deliever something to your sister. Have someone you know but she doesn't know follow her around and ask her questions and things like that. Maybe she will learn how dangerous it is walking outside by herself

Answer 3

Try HEAVY spanking AND grounding.Spank her hard enough to  make her cry or it is a joke to her.It is a SHAME when an adult cannot control a 6 yr old.

TV is entertainment, she sees it doesn't apply to her because she isn't in the situation the people in TV are in.

Where is her dad?Have him step in.I bet a spanking from dad will get her attention.

Answer 4

Is it ADD or ADHD? The impulsiveness and daredevil behaviours are known symptoms of ADHD, so while it must be extremely frustrating, it is not really something that she is doing in spite of your attempts to change her behaviour. If you don't already have one, an early interventionist, teacher's aide, or even a teacher can be a great resource. They can help you design and implement programs to improve good behaviour and discourage undesirable behaviour. I am currently taking the human services program in college (which will qualify me to be an interventionist or teacher's aide, among other things), so I have some knowledge about these things. I also have ADD myself, and honestly, it will get better! Around puberty I changed dramatically, school came easier and my symptoms became almost non-existent. I would suggest that you look for resources in your community, and try to find someone she really clicks with. If you want to "scare her straight", maybe finding a large male worker would work (hopefully one who is more like an overgrown teddy bear personality wise). I don't know that boot camp would work, but it may be worthwhile to look into.  I know from what my parents have told me that it is frustrating to no end to have a child with ADD. My mom told me that when she used to sit me down to do homework she would be brought to tears from the difficulty of getting me to  on/finish homework. It is a very difficult thing to have a child who has a disability, and takes a enormous amount of patience. Hopefully you find something that will help, hang in there!

Answer 5

keep doing what you are doing, sure your a good parent!

Answer 6

On the right track with "proofing" the house. She in school yet? And whats with the spanking?  Tough gig, but I believe you'll find the right cocktail or the right interest for her.

Answer 7

don't send her just yet! I was like that as a kid also! Do what my mother did( and still does to a 25 year old!) If she is bad take something away that is valued to her. TIME-OUTS DON'T WORK!!!!!!!! Also let her watch videos about girls that do this stuff. Also what is a very good way (some people might not agree with this) SLAP HER!!!!!!!!(not hard but enough to sting) Trust me she will cool down real fast. Also another thing is go to Ur religious center (like church and have her talk to a pr east there) -that will most likely make a BIG impact on her the most.

-wish you all the luck

ALEX

Answer 8

My son is not quite that dare devilish and the only thing that works on him is army style order in the house. Hitting does not work at all. The best method with him is to just take everything that he really loves away for an extended period of time (at least a week)  And then when he behaves (and he does) then we let him have some of it with limited access of course. The only thing is when I tried to do it, it didn't work it only worked when daddy did and I thought he was being sooo cruel, but it worked.

Answer 9

You need to first, get a lock for her door. You might be doing somthing wrong in your parenting if you can not even control a six year old... if professional help isn't working then maybe she's a budding sociopath and there's nothing you can do. Boot camp will encourage her or get her more sassy.

Answer 10

Wow i was stunned at how many people have perfect kids out there...

My daughter is pretty interestingly challenging. This is what works for me and she is now 9.

I don't know about you but i can usually tolerate her total defiance is most situations liek chores etc for a pretty long time before i just fell like i am beating a dead horse. To really get her attention i don't touch a hair on her head. I simply treat her (within reason) the same way she does me. For example she wants me to wash her favrite toy or outfit (even though she has other toys/clothes clean) or she wants to go to a friends house or talk on the phone. Or she will bark an order for something else... I turn around to her and bark orders right back. Usually about a day of this achieves two things. all her chores get done and i get help with mine and she actually listens better becuz by the end of the day she has had to earn every little thing/privilage she needed or wanted. If she wants to use the potty she has to tell me first. She is not allowed out of my site at all. I am not mean i just remind her that i am the mom and she is the child.

It is hard with a devilish child but when they are taught in school that mom can't hit me its wrong or mom cant yell at me etc.... when moms also kno that every action we take could look abusive the kids know our hands are tied so you have to make sure that you are not angry when you start.. it is important. I usually send her to her room or bed (even if she screams for what seems like hours) remove her tv/toys and that is where she eats meals the rest of the day and first thing the next morning i address it.

I know this was long but i also wanted you to know that i am very open with my tactics with my daughters doc.. she was the one that started me out with timing dinner becuz lemme tell ya that was always F-U-N