I know why she acts that way... She threw a fit and it apparently works! You went and got her a slurpee...

Pathetic POS trash.

I don't think I have ever bought myself a slurpee, lol unless I was already buying my kids one.

I'm not understanding how you're "parenting" the girls the same. You bought a treat for one but not the other and expect a 5 y/o to understand. I also don't get the "keep the peace" thing. Do you feel peaceful?

Your 5 y/o is pathetic? Dayum.

I would be pissed if I were the 5 year old too.

IMO, SD should not have gotten a slushie.

Just save time next time and only get slushies if all have them!!

And yes, I am horrified a teenager is allowed to entertain a boyfriend in her bedroom???? What are you guys thinking????!!!

#1: No 15 yr olds allowed in bedrooms with members of the opposite sex.
#2: "SD, walk to the 7-11 and get your own slushie"
#3: "And buy one for your sister as well"
#4: Re-read what you wrote and see this as the image you are mirroring for your own daughter. No, Miss5 was not behaving like a 5 yr old. She was behaving like a 15 yr old who wants her own way.
#6: Why would you buy one JUST for Miss15 and not one for Miss5 or even the B/friend? Isn't that just rude?

Personally I would have taken a King Super Sized slushie, walked up stairs and thrown it over the 2 lovebirds to cool them off.

I think the 5 year old will notice the SD having guys in her room and then think it's completely ok for her to do that too one day. Even if the SD drives you crazy I would start enforcing certain rules with her for the benefit of YOUR daughter.

I think the bigger issue here is one you haven't talked about. What does your DH think/do with regards to SD15? Your titles states: "I'm losing this battle". Is the battle with SD15 or your DH?

If you guys present a united front to the children (the way it should be), there will BE no battle. You do not reward a child for bad behavior, whether that child is 5, 15 or 55! Unless you want MORE bad behavior.

If your DH isn't on board with proper parenting, what are you doing with him?

Oh please!!! Parenting here is wrong on so many levels I could puke.

Troll?

>My SD was upstairs entertaining herself with a new boyfriend.<

Best get her two slushies next time. When SD gets preggers she'll be eating for two.

Wow, on so many levels... WOW.

At 15, you allow a boy in her room to be "entertained". She throws a tantrum because she wants a slurpee so you give in and go get her one. Then your 5 year old wants one and SHE is pathetic? She is the ONLY one that is acting her age here.

Why would you go to the store and get yourself a treat like that and NOT your 5 year old?? That's just mean spirited.

This 15 year old on the other hand, is the one that needs to be paddled like a 5 year old. I don't understand ANY of her behavior, or WHY you treat your own kids lesser to make her happy. That is just bad parenting.

You know I find how this woman Parented far less offensive then I do how you people react to this post.
Think here people what do you know about this family...Nothing
What do you know about the 15 year old.....Nothing
What to you know about the 5 year old.... Nothing
Yet you all jump to a few conclusions here...
1. You are tell this person what a horriable Mom she is.
2. You are calling the 15 year old a slut.
3. You are saying the mom should do anything with out giving to the kids.

What is your issues here. Every person Parents different. If I choose to get my self a treat I am not going to hide it from my kids. I buy them stuff daily. Who are you people to judge with out knowing all the facts.

Maybe the 15 year old was feeling left out.
Maybe Mom and Dad need a treat for them self.
Maybe the 15 year old is well behaved.
Maybe she has earned the trust of the parents.

People come on here to feel comforted not Judged by Bible thumping right wing over judgement people. If you have nothing useful to say to people Shut you pie trap. Let the helpful people speak.