Lack of appreciation reached breaking point...

[AliBaby]

You're a good mum.

is she in year 6 at school? Might be a case of being a bit to big for her boots at the moment.

i think its a great idea to do retro week. Keep us updated.

[Willow]

Awesome. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

[Nelle]

10 points to Team Inertia. Wishing you and your DH unity and resolve in this parenting challenge!

[fionas]

This is excellent - good on you. I have also lately been thinking about how my parents or even my grandparents would deal with DSD's behaviour and almost posted a thread called "Is it time to return to 1950s parenting style".

Very interested in hearing how it all goes.

[MissM]

Oh you poor thing, the only way you can 'hit em where it hurts' is by taking away TV, laptops, DS, PSP's and any other luxury things they take for granted. My DD is 8 next week, and that is how we discipline her!

Good luck, I hope DD doesnt give you too much grief, welcome to the teenage years I've often heard my mother say

[Fleur]

Will be watching to see how you go. I think I have a few kids in need of the same

[Beatrix]

wow

good luck hun

will be thinking of you and hope it has the result you want

[Visitor7]

This is absolutely fantastic and I applaud you for doing it
We are a relatively technology-free home. We have the tv and computer, but that's about it. DH & I hate video games, we've never owned one, never intend on owning one either. I'm surprised the amount of friends DD1 has that already have kids computers (at the age of 3!).
I figured we grew up without the need of it all, and we turned out alright I'm sure our kids will too.

[AnyDream]

Well done, I admire your resolve. I predict the whinging will get worse before it gets better . But I"m sure it *will* get better. I look forward to hearing how the week unfolds.