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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 105396" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I'm sorry you had such a rough time with your difficult child tonight.</p><p></p><p>We all experience situations with our difficult children that we regret later, and as others have pointed out, it's a powerful learning experience for our kids to see us make a mistake, apologize and move on. </p><p></p><p>I think the whole situation escalated because you felt as if you do everything for your difficult child and he does nothing (or doesn't appreciate what you do). One of the ways to stop that feeling is to let him do for himself what he is capable of doing. When he can't find the remote to watch TV, try not to rescue him. Simply say in a non-confrontational tone, "As soon as you find the remote, we can watch the movie together" and sit down to enjoy your dinner. Don't comment or offer help -- just let the situation play itself out. You might be surprised at how much he can handle if left to his own devices.</p><p></p><p>I hope tomorrow is a better day. Hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 105396, member: 2423"] I'm sorry you had such a rough time with your difficult child tonight. We all experience situations with our difficult children that we regret later, and as others have pointed out, it's a powerful learning experience for our kids to see us make a mistake, apologize and move on. I think the whole situation escalated because you felt as if you do everything for your difficult child and he does nothing (or doesn't appreciate what you do). One of the ways to stop that feeling is to let him do for himself what he is capable of doing. When he can't find the remote to watch TV, try not to rescue him. Simply say in a non-confrontational tone, "As soon as you find the remote, we can watch the movie together" and sit down to enjoy your dinner. Don't comment or offer help -- just let the situation play itself out. You might be surprised at how much he can handle if left to his own devices. I hope tomorrow is a better day. Hugs! [/QUOTE]
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