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<blockquote data-quote="defeated" data-source="post: 152693" data-attributes="member: 5230"><p>I commend the cop and you for calling 9-1-1. I probably would have had a breakdown and been hulled away to an insane asylum. (Sometimes I think it would be better than most days anyway...at least I would be drugged!) </p><p> </p><p>You did a great thing and if he is different from my difficult child then he will have actually learned something and it will not reoccur. My husband and I have a nickname for our difficult child...Homer. If you have ever seen the Simpsons you know what I mean. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p> </p><p>As for taking something away or continuing punishment. I think the house arrest is good for a day or two. It is hard to really make a good suggestion because most times - nothing works. I try so hard to take things away and stick to the punishment, but hours of arguing or manipulating usually result in getting/earning a portion back. </p><p> </p><p>I read a book a few years back that inspired me. I cannot remember the name of it but there was a mother who had had it with her uncooperative, disrespectful teenager. One day when he went to school she took EVERYTHING from his room except for a pillow (with no case) and a blanket. He had one very "uncool" outfit and the only way to get something else was to earn it. He could earn back items with good behavior and each item had a cost. I would love to use this idea and if my son ever shows signs of caring about his room, I will. </p><p> </p><p>On a more self-pity note....I used to love being a mom and I so desperately want that euphoric feeling back!!!! </p><p> </p><p>Signed by, Another mother feeling extremely defeated, completely empty and much like a failure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="defeated, post: 152693, member: 5230"] I commend the cop and you for calling 9-1-1. I probably would have had a breakdown and been hulled away to an insane asylum. (Sometimes I think it would be better than most days anyway...at least I would be drugged!) You did a great thing and if he is different from my difficult child then he will have actually learned something and it will not reoccur. My husband and I have a nickname for our difficult child...Homer. If you have ever seen the Simpsons you know what I mean. :) As for taking something away or continuing punishment. I think the house arrest is good for a day or two. It is hard to really make a good suggestion because most times - nothing works. I try so hard to take things away and stick to the punishment, but hours of arguing or manipulating usually result in getting/earning a portion back. I read a book a few years back that inspired me. I cannot remember the name of it but there was a mother who had had it with her uncooperative, disrespectful teenager. One day when he went to school she took EVERYTHING from his room except for a pillow (with no case) and a blanket. He had one very "uncool" outfit and the only way to get something else was to earn it. He could earn back items with good behavior and each item had a cost. I would love to use this idea and if my son ever shows signs of caring about his room, I will. On a more self-pity note....I used to love being a mom and I so desperately want that euphoric feeling back!!!! Signed by, Another mother feeling extremely defeated, completely empty and much like a failure. [/QUOTE]
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