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
Nurture vs. Enabling
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="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 205333" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>This is something we tend to struggle with here as well. It's really tough to discern what our children are capable of doing and they just can't do. There's also a fine line reinforcing a negative behavior and evening the playing field. The world will not be kind to any child that isn't adequately prepared to play by society's rules. In our case, Duckie needs to understand that her friends, teachers, spouse, or employer aren't going to care that she's melting down because she doesn't feel well. So we make sure she's accountable and is given tools to to cope. These tools include behavior modification, natural consequences and medications as necessary. </p><p> </p><p>I'm concerned that your difficult child, if given the option of sleeping at the foot of your bed, will find himself in your room every night. This really doesn't help his underlying anxiety. I'd talk to difficult child's psychiatrist (if applicable) about a medication adjustment if warranted. I'd also look into a therapist to help difficult child learn some coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques. That way, everyone in the family eventually gets more sleep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 205333, member: 1722"] This is something we tend to struggle with here as well. It's really tough to discern what our children are capable of doing and they just can't do. There's also a fine line reinforcing a negative behavior and evening the playing field. The world will not be kind to any child that isn't adequately prepared to play by society's rules. In our case, Duckie needs to understand that her friends, teachers, spouse, or employer aren't going to care that she's melting down because she doesn't feel well. So we make sure she's accountable and is given tools to to cope. These tools include behavior modification, natural consequences and medications as necessary. I'm concerned that your difficult child, if given the option of sleeping at the foot of your bed, will find himself in your room every night. This really doesn't help his underlying anxiety. I'd talk to difficult child's psychiatrist (if applicable) about a medication adjustment if warranted. I'd also look into a therapist to help difficult child learn some coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques. That way, everyone in the family eventually gets more sleep. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Nurture vs. Enabling
Top