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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 519631" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>AW, Shellyd, sounds like things I can really relate to. That constant stress and having to be the bad guy for everything (and I dont even have a partner to conflict with over it, but still....always being the one to say no wears on us). I know this is just one issue, but are the sleep overs an unknown for him...maybe this week, maybe not? Are you willing to agree to one per month? Then he does not have to argue or beg or drive you crazy...it is one per month and so no need to worry but also no need to fuss for more. (and he will at first I imagine)</p><p></p><p>I would have put the bike away too...and have. No helmet no bike we have enough of a brain injury so no way we will tolerate that either. I also am saying no way to a phone though at some point before he lives independently I will let him have one so he can learn with me supervising but for now, it will just add to the issues and consequences and power struggles. I too am sure my son would use it in a way that will cause problems. That is why I went with the galaxy player and blocked facebook on it. He does have email which I have the pass word to. I also have walkie talkies that range two miles, though he is never that far without me....at most around the corner for a second before we are in a line of sight place again. But that is one way we had planned to work on independence (then found we are not ready for that yet). </p><p></p><p>Wish I could take the stress away for you. I felt choked up reading your post, I can certainly feel how that constant dealing with the next issue can be a huge weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 519631, member: 12886"] AW, Shellyd, sounds like things I can really relate to. That constant stress and having to be the bad guy for everything (and I dont even have a partner to conflict with over it, but still....always being the one to say no wears on us). I know this is just one issue, but are the sleep overs an unknown for him...maybe this week, maybe not? Are you willing to agree to one per month? Then he does not have to argue or beg or drive you crazy...it is one per month and so no need to worry but also no need to fuss for more. (and he will at first I imagine) I would have put the bike away too...and have. No helmet no bike we have enough of a brain injury so no way we will tolerate that either. I also am saying no way to a phone though at some point before he lives independently I will let him have one so he can learn with me supervising but for now, it will just add to the issues and consequences and power struggles. I too am sure my son would use it in a way that will cause problems. That is why I went with the galaxy player and blocked facebook on it. He does have email which I have the pass word to. I also have walkie talkies that range two miles, though he is never that far without me....at most around the corner for a second before we are in a line of sight place again. But that is one way we had planned to work on independence (then found we are not ready for that yet). Wish I could take the stress away for you. I felt choked up reading your post, I can certainly feel how that constant dealing with the next issue can be a huge weight. [/QUOTE]
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