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How Do You Support Your Child, Not be a Hypocrit?
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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 69537" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>When my daughter was little, she would draw me pictures and be oh so proud of them. No matter if I couldn't figure out what they were, I found something positive in each and every one of them. I try to do the same today. I may not like her choices or think they are silly pipe dreams or so unrealistic to be laughable but I will never tell her that. I will sit and discuss the pros and cons of her choices, help her find out what she needs to do and I'll stand on the sidelines and cheer her successes. I don't have to like her choices, I just have to accept that she is doing what is right for her at the time and be sure I'm there if she falters or needs help.</p><p></p><p>She has chosen to not confide in you what is going on with her and her husband. As confusing as it is, you have to abide with that. She may one day tell you why she felt the need to leave him and her baby, why she is basically separating from him at this time. For now, you can celebrate that she has gotten through basic. You can honor her promotions. You don't have to like that she will be living off base without her spouse and child, just accept that that is the way it is. Sometimes that's the best we can do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 69537, member: 3626"] When my daughter was little, she would draw me pictures and be oh so proud of them. No matter if I couldn't figure out what they were, I found something positive in each and every one of them. I try to do the same today. I may not like her choices or think they are silly pipe dreams or so unrealistic to be laughable but I will never tell her that. I will sit and discuss the pros and cons of her choices, help her find out what she needs to do and I'll stand on the sidelines and cheer her successes. I don't have to like her choices, I just have to accept that she is doing what is right for her at the time and be sure I'm there if she falters or needs help. She has chosen to not confide in you what is going on with her and her husband. As confusing as it is, you have to abide with that. She may one day tell you why she felt the need to leave him and her baby, why she is basically separating from him at this time. For now, you can celebrate that she has gotten through basic. You can honor her promotions. You don't have to like that she will be living off base without her spouse and child, just accept that that is the way it is. Sometimes that's the best we can do. [/QUOTE]
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