She wanted drama? I’d give her pioneer-era suffering. No phone charging until she helped. “We’re going fishing,” I announced.
: High-willed children often push themselves past the point of exhaustion because they don't want to miss anything. Build a mandatory 90-minute "rest or quiet screen time" block into the late afternoon to prevent evening meltdowns. Summer Vacation With A Female Brat
Being away from friends for weeks causes severe FOMO (fear of missing out) and social anxiety. She wanted drama
Never, ever let her get hungry. A bratty mood often starts in the stomach. Plan lunch and dinner, and have snacks available. “We’re going fishing,” I announced
Then came the great air-conditioning war of Tuesday. The resort’s climate control, set to a perfectly comfortable 72 degrees, was deemed "sticky and oppressive." When maintenance explained they couldn't lower it further without freezing the unit, she looked at me as if I had booked us into a medieval dungeon.