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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 186404" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>3BG,</p><p>First of all, HUGS to you. It's so very hard, especially when they wind you up enough to make the tears actually spill over.</p><p></p><p>I second DazedAndConfused's advice. If at all possible, do NOT cry in front of your children, difficult child or easy child. They need to feel that Mommy is in control and can handle things, in order to feel secure. Also, letting your difficult child know that she holds sway over you, especially at this young age, is setting both of you up for a lifetime of heartbreak.</p><p></p><p>Your difficult child sounds a lot like mine was when he was younger. He had natural leadership qualities, which are a very difficult combination when combined with difficult child-ness (think despotic ruler of a Banana Republic, and you're getting the idea)</p><p></p><p>Terry and Dazed have given great advice about how to handle moments like that in the car. For the moment, I would recommend focusing on the behaviour and not the emotions that result. Lay down the law for your difficult child and make it clear that you mean business and you mean what you say.</p><p></p><p>Sorry you're going through this.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 186404, member: 3907"] 3BG, First of all, HUGS to you. It's so very hard, especially when they wind you up enough to make the tears actually spill over. I second DazedAndConfused's advice. If at all possible, do NOT cry in front of your children, difficult child or easy child. They need to feel that Mommy is in control and can handle things, in order to feel secure. Also, letting your difficult child know that she holds sway over you, especially at this young age, is setting both of you up for a lifetime of heartbreak. Your difficult child sounds a lot like mine was when he was younger. He had natural leadership qualities, which are a very difficult combination when combined with difficult child-ness (think despotic ruler of a Banana Republic, and you're getting the idea) Terry and Dazed have given great advice about how to handle moments like that in the car. For the moment, I would recommend focusing on the behaviour and not the emotions that result. Lay down the law for your difficult child and make it clear that you mean business and you mean what you say. Sorry you're going through this. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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