Parenting 101: Extreme Mistakes?
These guests turn to Dr. Phil for help dealing with violence, alcohol, sex and other parenting issues.
Kristine worries about her 9-year-old son because he tortures the family dog and recently killed his pet hamster. We put cameras in their home to see what was going on.
Ann lets her 13-year-old daughter smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol at home. Ann recently found out that her daughter is smoking pot and having oral sex with an 18-year-old.
Mark and Margie share their bed with their 16-month-old son. Mark thinks they are creating an unhealthy situation, but Margie disagrees.
Do you have trouble getting a child to sleep? "Nighty Night" is a video produced by a Dr. Phil staff member, but is not affiliated with Dr. Phil. For more information, go to www.nightynightvideo.com or call toll free (866) 726-4448.
Dr. Phil speaks with the audience after the show, and gives them a chance to comment. He shares a personal story he's never forgotten about what it means to know that your parents care.
Extra Content
- Refer to Jay McGraw's book, Closing the Gap, for more on the relationship between parents and teens.
- Co-Sleeping
- Co-Sleeping Safety Tips
