My stepson blames me and his late mother for his bad teeth. We took him to the ortodontist. We explained the prescribed treatment. Repeatedly. We explained the consequences of not observing the treatment. Repeatedly. He chose to remove the correctional bands.

Now he says we were skanky hippies and should have MADE him doas he was told.

He may be right.

He was about 10.


Kids of 3 or are wholly irrational. How do you train an animal? Treats and punishment. That's what they are and the younger the worse.