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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 519367" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>What is your relationship with Dave and his mother? I'm guessing not very close or you would know more about his "condition". </p><p>Should Dave and his mother be in therapy? By what you have written, most definitely yes! How do you know they aren't already there? </p><p>If the parents aren't aware that this is an issue, should they be told? Absolutely, but I'd venture to guess they have been told several times and choose to live in denial instead.</p><p></p><p>My best mom advice, if you really feel the need to get involved in this family's issues, is to wait for an opening. In other words, mom is comfortable enough to confide in you and starts to complain <strong>to you</strong> about Dave's clingyness. Once she's opened such a door to you go ahead and walk in and express your concerns and opinions (GENTLY and without judgement). Without such an 'invitation' any advice or concern is unsolicited and unwanted. Offering unsolicited advice is the best way to make sure that you will NEVER get the opportunity to help this child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 519367, member: 11965"] What is your relationship with Dave and his mother? I'm guessing not very close or you would know more about his "condition". Should Dave and his mother be in therapy? By what you have written, most definitely yes! How do you know they aren't already there? If the parents aren't aware that this is an issue, should they be told? Absolutely, but I'd venture to guess they have been told several times and choose to live in denial instead. My best mom advice, if you really feel the need to get involved in this family's issues, is to wait for an opening. In other words, mom is comfortable enough to confide in you and starts to complain [B]to you[/B] about Dave's clingyness. Once she's opened such a door to you go ahead and walk in and express your concerns and opinions (GENTLY and without judgement). Without such an 'invitation' any advice or concern is unsolicited and unwanted. Offering unsolicited advice is the best way to make sure that you will NEVER get the opportunity to help this child. [/QUOTE]
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