Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
NO one should have to live like this.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 26230" data-attributes="member: 393"><p>Pamela,</p><p></p><p>It's a day by day journey living with a difficult child. Some days are just out of control; others are "almost" pleasant.</p><p></p><p>I become concerned when I hear of a growing difficult child becoming violent & aggressive. At 11 years of age, you can no longer excuse unsafe choices as impulsivity (though many times it is).</p><p></p><p>It becomes a matter of safety for difficult child & the entire family. Family life should not be a war zone; should not be fearful & filled with hate filled verbal abuse.</p><p></p><p>It's clearly defined for both kt (here at home) and wm (in his group home) the line in the sand. Physical aggression will not be tolerated - they need to stop & think. And it's been followed through many times - a call to 911, trips to ER, hospitalizations & Residential Treatment Center (RTC) placements. I take no prisoners....the decision is never easy.</p><p></p><p>It was one thing when they were younger & could be safely restrained; it's another as they get older, bigger & more out of control.</p><p></p><p>Take care of yourself. I'm glad that you're getting out of town this week - hope you can recharge while you're away. </p><p></p><p>Is there anyone who can/will take charge of difficult child during your trip? When I visit my family, my sisters step in big time with kt. It's such a relief & kt responds differently to her aunties.</p><p></p><p>((((hugs))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 26230, member: 393"] Pamela, It's a day by day journey living with a difficult child. Some days are just out of control; others are "almost" pleasant. I become concerned when I hear of a growing difficult child becoming violent & aggressive. At 11 years of age, you can no longer excuse unsafe choices as impulsivity (though many times it is). It becomes a matter of safety for difficult child & the entire family. Family life should not be a war zone; should not be fearful & filled with hate filled verbal abuse. It's clearly defined for both kt (here at home) and wm (in his group home) the line in the sand. Physical aggression will not be tolerated - they need to stop & think. And it's been followed through many times - a call to 911, trips to ER, hospitalizations & Residential Treatment Center (RTC) placements. I take no prisoners....the decision is never easy. It was one thing when they were younger & could be safely restrained; it's another as they get older, bigger & more out of control. Take care of yourself. I'm glad that you're getting out of town this week - hope you can recharge while you're away. Is there anyone who can/will take charge of difficult child during your trip? When I visit my family, my sisters step in big time with kt. It's such a relief & kt responds differently to her aunties. ((((hugs)))) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
NO one should have to live like this.
Top