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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 434722" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>I'm gonna vote the side of the social worker. If you can tell that the mood/behavior is going to get dicey, do everything you can to nip it in the bud. If by doing that, you manage to avert a tantrum, then everyone gets peace, and at a later time it can be discussed. It is certainly counter intuitive to 'normal' parenting, but you are not parenting a 'normal' child here, so the rules are different. If you notice the oncoming moods behaviors, it's possible that difficult child does too, if not you can discuss it with him and see if he can start learning to notice them, and then participate in self regulation. DD1 had/has a difficult time with that because she either doesn't notice, or does not WANT to notice (she really hates her bad moods/episodes etc), but with careful observation from me and teachers, and gentle coaching, she is starting to become aware of when things get bad inside for her and is starting to remove herself from the situations.</p><p></p><p>Just an FYI. In our house the kids do get limited sodas as treats, but they NEVER get caffeinated soda after 3pm unless that is the absolutely only beverage option available. Helps curb crazy behavior (and sleeplessness) for everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 434722, member: 11965"] I'm gonna vote the side of the social worker. If you can tell that the mood/behavior is going to get dicey, do everything you can to nip it in the bud. If by doing that, you manage to avert a tantrum, then everyone gets peace, and at a later time it can be discussed. It is certainly counter intuitive to 'normal' parenting, but you are not parenting a 'normal' child here, so the rules are different. If you notice the oncoming moods behaviors, it's possible that difficult child does too, if not you can discuss it with him and see if he can start learning to notice them, and then participate in self regulation. DD1 had/has a difficult time with that because she either doesn't notice, or does not WANT to notice (she really hates her bad moods/episodes etc), but with careful observation from me and teachers, and gentle coaching, she is starting to become aware of when things get bad inside for her and is starting to remove herself from the situations. Just an FYI. In our house the kids do get limited sodas as treats, but they NEVER get caffeinated soda after 3pm unless that is the absolutely only beverage option available. Helps curb crazy behavior (and sleeplessness) for everyone. [/QUOTE]
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