Apparently my six year old turned sixteen in the last week.  I have had it all, slammed doors, stomping feet, grunting, telling me no, walking around with a chip on her shoulder.  She has tested me at every turn, taken every opportunity she could find to take control of the situation.  All I have to say is “wow”. 

My challenge appears to be maintaining my composure and keeping my cool in the face of her attempts to prove that she will do whatever she pleases.  So far I have won the battles, but that just seems to be making her attitude worse.  I am holding on to the hope that she will eventually get tired and accept that she is not the one in charge. Wish me luck!