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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 556738" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Oh JKF - gentle hugs to you. I know how utterly frustrating it is to have the woes of the world laid squarely at your feet. Stunning that some kids this age still don't get basic cause and effect. Feels like you're banging your head against concrete as you try for the umpteenth time to explain to them that you are simply not part of the equation anymore - this is all about his choices. </p><p></p><p>It sure does sound like there are some great staff there. That's rare, in my experience, when you're dealing with kids this age. I think it's outstanding that they are holding him accountable. I know with- my son, staff were all about "client-driven" programs, i.e. my difficult child was running the show, and quite poorly at that. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>On a positive note, your difficult child might someday figure out that you are not the cause of all his woes. My kid is 21 now and we've had some really enlightening conversations about his behaviors and choices back in the bad old days. He actually told me the other day that he appreciates everything I tried to do for him. I was stunned. Appreciation has not been in his repertoire, LOL. </p><p></p><p>I hope staff is able to deescalate him and he gets over this setback quickly. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 556738, member: 8"] Oh JKF - gentle hugs to you. I know how utterly frustrating it is to have the woes of the world laid squarely at your feet. Stunning that some kids this age still don't get basic cause and effect. Feels like you're banging your head against concrete as you try for the umpteenth time to explain to them that you are simply not part of the equation anymore - this is all about his choices. It sure does sound like there are some great staff there. That's rare, in my experience, when you're dealing with kids this age. I think it's outstanding that they are holding him accountable. I know with- my son, staff were all about "client-driven" programs, i.e. my difficult child was running the show, and quite poorly at that. :winking: On a positive note, your difficult child might someday figure out that you are not the cause of all his woes. My kid is 21 now and we've had some really enlightening conversations about his behaviors and choices back in the bad old days. He actually told me the other day that he appreciates everything I tried to do for him. I was stunned. Appreciation has not been in his repertoire, LOL. I hope staff is able to deescalate him and he gets over this setback quickly. Hang in there. [/QUOTE]
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