are the tween years when kids get all
nasty behaviored!?

i really thought it was in the teen years and im
pretty concerned!

my one child is right in the middle of the tween years
and has done a complete turn around in the negative direction lately.

this was my most compliant, obedient child.
fantastic grades, caring about others, obedient, etc.

behavior issues on the bus, school, and home
and a 'sassy' mouth all around.
weekly homework issues.
and overall lack of respect for authority in favor of wanting to impress friends.

what is going on here?!

im addressing the issues by trying to spend more time one on one, disciplining the behavior and addressing the homework issues as needed.

am i missing the mark somewhere
or is this normal?

i dont THINK it's divorce related
unless it's a backlash from being good the past year+ when
everything was new.

i was expecting this stuff way back when or
when i start working full time and we move and all that.

if this is the behavior now
im super concerned about what will happen when the
restraining order is lifted and my stbx's gf's super bad kids
are around to influence the kids.

help!