# Should You Ignore Disrespect From Kids?

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 17 Feb 2026, 32 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18612654-should-you-ignore-disrespect-from-kids.mp3

#143 In this episode, Lisa discusses rude behaviour and disrespect from your kids. She covers back talk, attitude, mean comments, interrupting, and bossiness from kids, along with sharing her top five tips for parenting teenagers and the difference between authority style parenting and calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, exploring how to handle attitude from a 3-year-old, how to manage rudeness from teenagers, what to do when a toddler is constantly interrupting parents, the best way to respond to rude remarks when out in public, how to navigate a strong-willed 7-year-old being bossy during playtime, and how to address a 4-year-old who says mean comments when they are upset. Thank you for joining us! Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

## Chapters

- 0:00 Introduction to Rude Behaviour From Kids
- 1:39 Back Talk From Your Kids
- 2:29 How Lisa Approaches Kids Back Talking Teachers
- 3:08 Mean Comments From Your Kids to Adults
- 3:57 Mean Comments From Your Kids to Siblings
- 4:09 Interrupting From Your Kids
- 6:20 Bossiness From Your Kids
- 7:34 Attitude From Your Kids
- 8:32 Personal Story: Example of Lisa’s Goofy Side
- 10:14 Listener Question 1: Attitude From Your 3-Year-Old?
- 11:44 Difference Between Authority and Calm Leadership
- 15:02 Listener Question 2: Rudeness From Teenagers?
- 18:00 Lisa’s Top Five Tips For Parenting Teenagers
- 22:13 Listener Question 3: Toddler Interrupting Parents?
- 23:49 Listener Question 4: Rude Remarks When Out in Public?
- 25:16 Listener Question 5: Strong-Willed 7-Year-Old Bossy During Playtime?
- 28:16 Listener Question 6: 4-Year-Old Says Mean Comments When Upset?

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