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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 525565" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>I assume by now that Buddy has calmed you down a bit. </p><p>I'm so sorry you had to paddle him, and then feel guilty about it. Don't worry! been there done that.</p><p></p><p>I know exactly how you feel. This board is a lifesaver, day or night. I don't know a single person here who doesn't know how you feel.</p><p>Deep breath.</p><p></p><p>I have to give my difficult child consequences. The hard part is thinking clearly when you're stressed, and not screaming, "You're grounded!" which means YOU are stuck being grounded, too. </p><p>I usually tell him that if he doesn't leave me alone for 20 min. (if I say a half hr, he doesn't get it, so I have to say, 35 min. or something specific) that he will have his XBox taken away, or will not get McDonald's for 2 wks, etc. Something do-able.</p><p></p><p>That usually works, because I do follow through on my threats. I wasn't always that good about it. <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>Other than that, I'd get a friend to come over and help. I can't recall how old difficult child 1 is and don't see it on your page.</p><p></p><p>Many, many hugs!!! Can you soak in the bath tonight?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 525565, member: 3419"] I assume by now that Buddy has calmed you down a bit. I'm so sorry you had to paddle him, and then feel guilty about it. Don't worry! been there done that. I know exactly how you feel. This board is a lifesaver, day or night. I don't know a single person here who doesn't know how you feel. Deep breath. I have to give my difficult child consequences. The hard part is thinking clearly when you're stressed, and not screaming, "You're grounded!" which means YOU are stuck being grounded, too. I usually tell him that if he doesn't leave me alone for 20 min. (if I say a half hr, he doesn't get it, so I have to say, 35 min. or something specific) that he will have his XBox taken away, or will not get McDonald's for 2 wks, etc. Something do-able. That usually works, because I do follow through on my threats. I wasn't always that good about it. ;) Other than that, I'd get a friend to come over and help. I can't recall how old difficult child 1 is and don't see it on your page. Many, many hugs!!! Can you soak in the bath tonight? [/QUOTE]
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