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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 464649" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Breathe. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Repeat as needed.</p><p></p><p>Stay with me because I'm about to say something that is almost unimaginable, but a call to Children's Services might be in order. NOT as in reporting you or your mom, but in looking for resources. In some areas, Children's Services does actually focus more on helping kids and families than in tearing them apart. You need to research and contact them (even anonymously) to get a feel for how your local caseworkers function.</p><p></p><p>You are in a non-traditional situation, living in your mom's home with your son. I'm not surprised that your mom may be getting increasingly frustrated. (another 'stay with me' statement coming up). You just decided to home school your son. Translation: My daughter is never gonna get a job and move out and I will be stuck with them forever. She doesn't even have to be thinking this on any conscious level, or any level she's willing to admit to herself, but it's there. It's possible, and can lead to frustration. REALITY? Even if he was in school, and you got a job, Peanut's "issues" could make it VERY difficult to <strong>keep</strong> your job. Not many employers take kindly to moms having to run to the school 2-3x per week to "put out fires". Life with a difficult child is a logistical nightmare. BUT if he's in school, the possibility of you getting a job and moving on your own becomes more possible, thereby reducing frustrations. I'm not saying to change what you are doing, but whenever you can look at things from a different perspective, you can find new opportunities to reduce tensions. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, start researching resources in your area. Call organizations even if they seem to offer only remotely related services that you may want, need or use. Even homeschooling websites have lists of resources that you may or may not be able to capitalize on. Sometimes parent support groups have meetings that offer child care during the meeting. Get your mom on board by *jokingly* saying she might meet moms just like herself who have daughters that "just can't parent" I don't know if that tactic would work in your situation, but if you think it may, go for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 464649, member: 11965"] Breathe. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Repeat as needed. Stay with me because I'm about to say something that is almost unimaginable, but a call to Children's Services might be in order. NOT as in reporting you or your mom, but in looking for resources. In some areas, Children's Services does actually focus more on helping kids and families than in tearing them apart. You need to research and contact them (even anonymously) to get a feel for how your local caseworkers function. You are in a non-traditional situation, living in your mom's home with your son. I'm not surprised that your mom may be getting increasingly frustrated. (another 'stay with me' statement coming up). You just decided to home school your son. Translation: My daughter is never gonna get a job and move out and I will be stuck with them forever. She doesn't even have to be thinking this on any conscious level, or any level she's willing to admit to herself, but it's there. It's possible, and can lead to frustration. REALITY? Even if he was in school, and you got a job, Peanut's "issues" could make it VERY difficult to [B]keep[/B] your job. Not many employers take kindly to moms having to run to the school 2-3x per week to "put out fires". Life with a difficult child is a logistical nightmare. BUT if he's in school, the possibility of you getting a job and moving on your own becomes more possible, thereby reducing frustrations. I'm not saying to change what you are doing, but whenever you can look at things from a different perspective, you can find new opportunities to reduce tensions. Anyway, start researching resources in your area. Call organizations even if they seem to offer only remotely related services that you may want, need or use. Even homeschooling websites have lists of resources that you may or may not be able to capitalize on. Sometimes parent support groups have meetings that offer child care during the meeting. Get your mom on board by *jokingly* saying she might meet moms just like herself who have daughters that "just can't parent" I don't know if that tactic would work in your situation, but if you think it may, go for it. [/QUOTE]
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