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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 273293" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Ignore it as you may try, but there are just some things you cannot let them get away with saying without repercussions. That's how the rest of the world works, so why not your family?</p><p> </p><p>I tell my kids that they can THINK to themselves whatever mean nasty things about me (or anyone else, for that matter) that they want. But they DO NOT have the right to verbally abuse me. That means no name calling, no veiled threats, no disrespectful outbursts. You get sent away to cool off if those things happen, and maybe an extra chore or two tossed in as a reminder of what manners are expected. Usually all it takes is an "Excuse me?" from me and they start apologizing and backpedaling quickly.</p><p> </p><p>No amount of rhino skin can protect you forever from a constant barrage of verbal assaults. Tomorrow is a new day to zip up your rhino suit and start taking names and numbers and reminding everyone of their place in the pecking order around there.</p><p> </p><p>And I agree with Marg on the likely reason they are lashing out at you. As usual, her insight is spot on!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(((Hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 273293, member: 3444"] Ignore it as you may try, but there are just some things you cannot let them get away with saying without repercussions. That's how the rest of the world works, so why not your family? I tell my kids that they can THINK to themselves whatever mean nasty things about me (or anyone else, for that matter) that they want. But they DO NOT have the right to verbally abuse me. That means no name calling, no veiled threats, no disrespectful outbursts. You get sent away to cool off if those things happen, and maybe an extra chore or two tossed in as a reminder of what manners are expected. Usually all it takes is an "Excuse me?" from me and they start apologizing and backpedaling quickly. No amount of rhino skin can protect you forever from a constant barrage of verbal assaults. Tomorrow is a new day to zip up your rhino suit and start taking names and numbers and reminding everyone of their place in the pecking order around there. And I agree with Marg on the likely reason they are lashing out at you. As usual, her insight is spot on! (((Hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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