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Nine Year Old Girl Wants to Be a Juvenile Delinquent!
By Sharon Scott, LPC, LMFT
www.SharonScott.com
This headline reads like something from the National Enquirer, doesn’t it? The darling nine year old in question is a counseling client of mine and she made this very statement today!
Well, actually let me clarify what she said. She was in my waiting room reading a notebook I have of interesting articles. She turned to her mother and happily said, “Look, Sharon says to begin with infancy to give your child everything she wants.” The mother was confused and leaned over to see what in the world her daughter was talking about.
 See side bar for information on Sharon's wonderful books for elementary-age children. There is a discounted price on the 5-book series that even includes a darling Nicholas puppet.
These books are "co-authored" by Sharon's beloved cocker spaniel Nicholas who shares true antics by him and his animal buddies to gently and lovingly present important living skills. Each book is filled with problem-solving exercises, delightful illustrations and easy-to-follow suggestions. His inquisitive childlike qualities make him the perfect guide on difficult and important subjects. See "The Nicholas Collection" at www.hrdpress.com/SharonScott .
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The little girl had failed to read the heading of the article titled “12 Rules for Raising a Juvenile Delinquent” which is distributed by the Houston Police Department! When her mother read her the heading, the girl asked “What’s a delinquent?” Out of the mouths of babes...
If you’re wondering what some of the other rules are, they include:
- When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him think he’s cute.
- Avoid the use of “wrong.” She may develop a guilt complex.
- Pick up everything he leaves lying around. Do everything for him so that he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility on others.
- Quarrel frequently in the presence of your children.
- Take her part against neighbors, teachers and police officers. They are all prejudiced against your child.
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Having a background in law enforcement, I sadly saw many of these rules adhered to by misguided parents who loved their children.
Copyright 2009. Sharon Scott. No reproduction without written permission from author.
P.S. Please see my other column, Counselor's Corner -- ANTS Are Not What You Think! Control Your Thoughts Control Your Life, Part 3
Sharon Scott, LPC, LMFT, has been making a difference in peoples’ lives for 30 years though her international keynotes and workshops, her eight award-winning books, and her private counseling services. Five of her books are a charming series for elementary-age children that she “co-authored” with her savvy cocker spaniel Nicholas. Each beautifully illustrated book teaches a valuable living skill such as managing emotions in Life’s Not Always Fair, building character in Nicholas’ Values, and making wise choices in Too Smart for Trouble. Sharon’s best-seller for teens is How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed. Her books are available from HRD Press, 800-822-2801 or www.hrdpress.com/SharonScott . For more information on Sharon’s many workshop topics that she can bring to your child’s school or community, please see her website at www.SharonScott.com.
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Family counselor Sharon Scott is the author of 8 books including this delightful series for children that is "co-authored" by her savvy cocker spaniel Nicholas who makes learning valuable life skills fun.
 Too Smart for Trouble, a best-selling, award-winning book, teaches children to think on their own and how to say no when asked to do something wrong.
 Not Better... Not Worse... Just Different is must reading for children to learn to be more sensitive to others, avoid bullying and know how to handle teasing.
 Life's Not Always Fair is a child's guide for managing emotions and learning to soothe oneself when mad, sad, scared or confused.
Nicholas' Values is a delightful guide helping children develop good character traits such as honesty, confidence, sharing and so much more!
Too Cool for Drugs helps children learn why and how to say no to drugs--drug education must begin in the home at an early age!
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