anybody got kids, past or present i got questions

First thing remember that your the adult and must act like one. You may not be the daddy but you are the father but it is hard on kids. Try to look at it from their point. I've found that dealing with children from working as a teacher and a Case Manager is that you have to make it look like they are making the choice. If you have something you want them to do offer to things, say clean room or clean the toilets. Make the second choice a lot worse than the first one. Also remember to reward them, not Xboxes or stuff but with thanks you's and genuine love. Give the kids some ownership be firm, plus u can always ground them and take away things. Just remember a physical discipline especially with a belt can get DCFS involved especially with step kids.

Plus, remember how you were at 7 I know I was a hyperactive kid, take em out side and run em.