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<blockquote data-quote="roxy" data-source="post: 602151" data-attributes="member: 8571"><p>If mom has been having to do this on her own prior to your coming, her giving in might have been a survival mechanism. I would guess it is really hard to be "on" all the time in the face of caring for several kids, much less a difficult child (fortnately I have no experience doing it alone cuz I've had my one and only husband for 32 years. But I do know when he went out of town for work, it was so much tougher for me alone, and vice versa).</p><p></p><p>I think it is definitely worth giving it a try to really communicate with her about the issues, and even both go for parenting instruction together. This kid will probably never be smooth sailing for you guys, but surely having two caregivers (pulling in the same direction) is far superior than trying to parent a difficult child alone. Add in the comfort of a stable adult relationship, and life can improve for both of you, and will be a good model for the kids.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="roxy, post: 602151, member: 8571"] If mom has been having to do this on her own prior to your coming, her giving in might have been a survival mechanism. I would guess it is really hard to be "on" all the time in the face of caring for several kids, much less a difficult child (fortnately I have no experience doing it alone cuz I've had my one and only husband for 32 years. But I do know when he went out of town for work, it was so much tougher for me alone, and vice versa). I think it is definitely worth giving it a try to really communicate with her about the issues, and even both go for parenting instruction together. This kid will probably never be smooth sailing for you guys, but surely having two caregivers (pulling in the same direction) is far superior than trying to parent a difficult child alone. Add in the comfort of a stable adult relationship, and life can improve for both of you, and will be a good model for the kids. [/QUOTE]
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