<p>I would film one of her tantrums and put it on u-tube.</p>
<p>Yes. film it and put it on the u-tube.</p>
<p>My kids always make fun of me for calling it “the u-tube.” Now I just do it to “bug” them.</p>
<p>M3’s hubby - Best wishes to you. I hope this thread opens a conversation between you and your wife. Thinking of you all today.</p>
<p>EPTR, I love it! Hey, if the kid gets to act out all this drama, why shouldn’t the 'rents get a bit of sport in as well? I think there could be the makings of a new TV show in that…something like “As the Tables Turn”!</p>
<p>LOL, poetgrl, I do that too! Facebook is “the foosbook” and Twitter is “tweeter”…isn’t it just fun to bug your kids for a change?</p>
<p>Even if a client or two is lost, IMO its a small price to pay in the scheme of things. Look at the big picture. Dont get lost on the details. If the choice is to lose a client or two vs having a daughter with respectable behavior, there is no choice there. </p>
<p>I like the “stooge” idea-- pretty amusing. But even if you did lose a real client, is it really the end of the world? Please put it in perspective.</p>
<p>Yep! “The Facebook.” 
Drives them nuts.</p>
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It was originally called “The Facebook” when first developed, and was found at thefacebook.com (Feb 2004). I believe Sean Parker recommended dropping the “the”, and according to wiki “The company dropped The from its name after purchasing the domain name facebook.com in 2005 for $200,000.”</p>
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<p>The Facebook is the original name of what is now called Facebook. And some of those young people who were on The Facebook before it became Facebook still call it that.</p>
<p>See how cool I actually am? 
Who knew?</p>
<p>You’re truly a pioneer, poetgrl! Bonus points toward the big prize of an all-expense paid weekend in your own home for that, haha! Next contestant…</p>
<p>… or free tickets to see “Social Network”, where they explain the history of the name of Facebook :p</p>
<p>Yep. That’s about right, Sk8r. You’ve clearly seen the tuition bills. :eek:</p>
<p>I keep meaning to see “Social Network” I hear it’s really good.</p>
<p>“Even if a client or two is lost, IMO its a small price to pay in the scheme of things.” - M3 is in the best position to judge on that. In some businesses, it is important to keep all clients happy, due to networking etc. Other clients may only notice that the client left… not knowing the reason was unrelated to quality of service.</p>
<p>I get a consolation prize for knowing the Facebook name history without having seen the movie – because my own daughter continues to call it The Facebook and likes to point out that she was one of the first on The Facebook to those of us lesser mortals who joined after the name change.</p>
<p>“M3 is in the best position to judge on that.”</p>
<p>Exactly. She made it pretty clear that her business is close knit and that her reputation is at stake. We have to trust that she knows best in that regard.</p>
<p>If I had to choose between my business and my family, it’d be a no-brainer. Anybody think that could be part of the problem???</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s that black and white. If there are other ways to achieve the same results without damaging the business, then why not explore them? I’m sure if it came down to choosing between the family and the business, the priorities would be in order.</p>
<p>In my family I have found it effective to to calmly (usually!) explain that the behavior that i find objectionable needs to stop and if it doesn’t, there will be consequences. This kind of discussion is most effective when it takes place on neutral territory and when there is no fighting going on. A family conference, of sorts. </p>
<p>If the warning does not prevent the behavior, the consequences are employed. It doesn’t usually take long for the kids to figure out that i am serious. I have had situations in which i have had to repeat the consequences several times before it finally hit home. The key is consistency and a good amount of emotional detachment.</p>
<p>jym, I don’t see that as a problem. I think M3’s life has been taken over by her daughter’s bad behavior. She has allowed it until now. She obviously (at least to me) puts her family before her business. Unfortunately, she cannot escape to her “office” because it is in her home.</p>
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<p>Not me. Most of the time, working is what pays for the food on the table. Most people work in order to support their families and as part of their commitment to their family.</p>
<p>"If I had to choose between my business and my family, it’d be a no-brainer.’ - It’s not that simple. The family will not be well served if the business suffers. Both parents depend on that income. I’m no saying that family is unimportant, just that life can be complicated.</p>
<p>I do agree that all will be better off if M3’s D lives on her own. I hope and pray that the family makes that happen.</p>