The Carr Report: Mom canceled Christmas! Was she wrong?

Getty Images Stock Photo I recently received this question in my inbox: “I’ve been repeatedly talking to my 16-year-old child about being disrespectful, poor grades, and just an overall attitude of “whatever.”& On her last report card there were 3 D’s. I stated then, if this wasn’t rectified, among other things Christmas will be canceled. It wasn’t rectified – so I canceled Christmas. Do you think this was extreme or just the right amount of ‘The more you mess around, the more you’re gonna find out?’” ~ Marie Damon here: I corresponded with Marie to get more detail. Here’s a summary. Her daughter goes to a private school. She’s been doing well up until now. She’s currently a junior in high school. Lately, she’s been wilding out. She’s been wanting to do things her way. Her focus has been on being cute and popular instead of focusing on school and chores — so mom canceled Christmas.& Didn’t buy her one gift – not-a-one! Her daughter is furious.& Mom stood her ground although she feels guilty for taking such a stance. Was mom wrong here? I put the question before my Facebook group for them to weigh in. & Below are...