How can i discipline my 9yr old niece without involving the law???

My niece has a mouth on her like you wouldn't believe....i don't get along with her mom, they are living under the same roof as me. My niece tells me off, she needs a good spanking....what can i do to discipline her without getting in trouble with the law???growing up i was never treated like a delicate flower if i stepped out of line...you would know what i mean especially if u r italian!!!mom tells her to say these things cause she feels only she has the right to discipline them...hello...she can't even do it!!!thing is they are treating me unfairly....i'm infuriated...would you like to be told off by a 9 yr old!!!!!she needs to be taught respect...what am i legally allowed to do that!!!

How can i discipline my 9yr old niece without involving the law???
You need to get away from the situation. If it's your house, tell them to move out. If it's their house, find another place.



The mom isn't doing the child any favors by not enforcing discipline, but you don't have any legal right to step in.

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Reply:Adults not only have a right but a responsibility to ensure children are reared properly. Warn the mother that you will start putting the child in line if she doesn't, and then do exactly that.
Reply:Nothing, you are not her parent. You can shame her.
Reply:Whose house is it?



If it's yours, you have the right to set some rules and expect that they be followed. If they're not followed, you can, and should, ask them to move out.



If it is there house, you don't have much recourse except to remove yourself from the situation.



Unfortunately, you have no authority to discipline your niece. You do, however, have the right to be respected in your own house. If you own the house, set the rules and the consequences for not following the rules.



If you are both renting a home together, and both pay rent on the home, you could always give an ultimatum. Respect, or you move when the lease is up. You do deserve respect so demand it! You will have to talk to the mom, too, not just the kid.
Reply:the best way to discipline them is to make them LEAVE YOUR HOUSE
Reply:Is it your house or theirs? (Not sure how old you are; might help to give you a better answer to your question.)

If it's your house, you pay the rent/mortgage, kick them out.

If they cannot respect you under your own roof, they need to leave. Your sis is an adult, she can take care of herself and her bratty daughter.

If you are a minor and it's your parents' house, ignore them and be the example of what a disciplined person is. Do what's right and let your niece's mom deal with the consequences of not raising her daughter properly.

Sorry!
Reply:She's your niece ... not your daughter and disciplining her would likely infuriate your sister (her mom). So, what's the next best thing. Discipline the mother of the child.



Tell your sister that she either does something to control her child, or they go. Set a date, and don't look back.



If it's there house, move.
Reply:Just don't leave any marks and lie about it if she tells on you. Or, just verbally abuse her and lie about that that too if she says anything. Kids have too many rights today. I can't stand how they can just go to school and tell on ya and then the next thing you know, your in trouble. I would find a new place to live. She ain't worth it.
Reply:If they are living in your home, ask them to move out. If they are living in someone else's home, and so are you, you should move out. If you are living in their home, you should move out.



You don't have a legal right to discipline your niece in any way, so find another way to deal with the problem.
Reply:Are you guys living together, under whose roof. How old are you? If you can't move and it sounds like you are living with (YOUR Mom?). You need to talk to your mother and your sister at the same time. Then let it go.
Reply:absolutely ignore her existence kids absolutely hate that or wait until she is watching something she likes on tv and get between her and the tv and act the way she does and then sit back and watch her have a tantrum and then tell her that as long as she is determined to make your life miserable you are prepared to do the same thing to her
Reply:Sounds like you should start with some much needed time out for your niece's mom. Seriously.



And then after your correct her behavior, start on the niece.