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I think that Parker is an ungrateful kid. It is one thing to whine to get things that he wants but it is another thing that he uses his mothers illness to get those things. Really Parker, do you think that she planned on getting sick and not having anymore children just to make you lonely. Give me a break. If you were in my house, you would have a bed and a clock, AND you would be grateful for that. I think that you should take Dr. Phil's advise about using his belongings as currency. Take them all away and give one piece back at a time when he proves that he deserves them. If he is going to act like a small child than treat him like a small child. 

My husband had nothing when I married him.  He is now a self made multimillionaire due to an incredible work ethic, brains and a bit of luck.  So we ARE able to give our kids everything they want.  But we DON'T and guess what?  I do not feel one iota of guilt because I know that by not giving in to all of their material desires, I am actually taking care of them better than the ridiculous moms on this show.  It is absolutely a disservice to your children to give give give.  They couldn't possibly appreciate the value of a dollar and the work that goes on behind that money if they do not work for some of the things they want.  When humans don't ever do without they become unable to appreciate what they have.  I am not saying that you should make your children go without food for a week so that they have compassion for the hungry or wear tattered clothes so that they empathize with the poor, but they should be taught how to control their buying impulses, how to plan and save for something special.  They will have a much greater sense of achievement the day they can point to their new x-box and tell their friends, "I bought this myself!"  They should be told NO from time to time so that they get the sense that the world does not turn on their wants and desires and that sometimes they will be disappointed in life but learn that they can and do get over those disappointments.  Our girls are expected to give some of their allowance at the end of the year to a charity of their choice.  They spend a lot of time researching this every year and it means so much more for them to do this themselves with their own money so that they get a feel for sacrificing some of their own funds for the greater good of their fellow man.  They are getting practice in the art  of giving at an early age.  It would mean very little to them to know that Mom and Dad donated funds to whatever in their name.  Big deal. 

What we never skimp on is spending time with our kids.  They benefit from that so much more than a TV, phone, or computer in their room (not happening in our home).  We are giving them a great education and we go on some great vacations.  We allow them to play club sports (expensive) because they get great lessons in teamwork and they learn how hard you have to work to be successful.  They learn about goal setting and how you truly only get back what you are willing to give.  They get so much more out of these experiences than any material thing could ever give them.  

Neither daughter has ever had a designer purse or shoes.  They wear uniforms to school and have a decent but modest after school wardrobe. But you will never meet two happier teens.  They never complain or whine or demand because they learned from the very beginning that this behavior does not yield results. 

So next time your kid wants the latest doodad say NO but do not say   "I can't afford it."  Tell them they don't need this item but perhaps they could save their allowance or work it off by doing odd jobs for you around the house or at work...AND DON'T FEEL GUILTY!!!! 

My husband and I will NEVER forgive or forget what these horrible people did, they robbed us of the most important day of our life.  

That is sure extreme language! Your wedding day was the most important day of your LIFE?? Are you kidding me??   Our wedding day was nice and all but it sure wasn't the highlight of our lives together.  Not even close.  It wouldn't even make the top twenty days of our life together so far (28 years) and we plan on being married another 50 years if we live so long.  I hope  that in the end it will barely hit the top 100. 

It is a choice you are making not to ever forgive your husband's family.  You have made a decision to hug all of your anger and bitterness instead of people.  That is sad for you, but even more sad for your husband because they are his people. 

I was disappointed Dr. Phil didn't question the Aunt more.  Wasn't she truly the one who was gossiping and causing trouble?  If the mother was escorted from the wedding then the Aunt should have been also.  Theresa needs to smarten up and her new husband Steve needs to stand up to her.  I never thought I would be on the side of the mother in law as I have had problems with my own mother in law.  However, she is still my husband's mother and whether she likes me or not is no never mind to me.  I am polite we get along it's not like I live with her.  I could not come between my husband and his mother. 

Theresa seems to be very manipulative, selfish and immature.  I wonder how she would feel if her husband left her after many years of marriage.  If she doesn't shape up her marriage is destined to fail sooner or later.  She really made me angry. 

This topic has become one pathetic excuse after another of why "My child LOVES to do what he/she is doing no matter HOW hard I'm pushing/not pushing them"!! 

Watching this episode of Dr. Phil was tough -- if ONLY for the 9-year-old country "singer" girl's parents.  What an embarrassing display of pure defensive, clueless, downright arrogance!!  

WHY even go on this show if you're not going to even attempt to listen to Dr. Phil???  Every response to any of his questions were answered with, "Well, NO... it's not like that...."    

I'm sorry, but VIDEO doesn't lie!   The mother was just horrible  in how she talked to her daughter !!  Absolutely, positively HORRIBLE!!! 

Get a clue!!  I truly feel sorry for this young girl to have such defensive morons for parents!!    

Way to go!