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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 432663" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I agree that a change of babysitters is called for........and I do know that it is not easy to come up with after school care! In my experience difficult child's "size up" the caregiver and once they feel empowered...the party is over! Many, if not almost all of us ,have had to research alternative after school care. It is stressful and costly for the parent but I honestly don't think he should be given a chance to "make up" with the neighbor lady. He's already identified her as not having the power.</p><p> </p><p>Like the others agree that there has to be financial consequences as well. It doesn't have to be anything equivalent to "tit for tat"...it just has to have an impact. I don't mean to sound like an alarmist but really in recent years people call the cops on small children far more quickly than they used to. Very often law enforcement does not give alot of flexibility due to age or due to diagnosis. There have been chilling examples in my community.</p><p> </p><p>My only other suggestion is to keep a journal of his behaviors and his medications. It will help you identify patterns and it also will document that he has issues should the system get involved. Last of all I am sending you a big caring hug. difficult child's are so stressful and can be heartbreaking. You're doing a great job of reaching out for help and you have a found a caring group of parents who will support you all the way. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 432663, member: 35"] I agree that a change of babysitters is called for........and I do know that it is not easy to come up with after school care! In my experience difficult child's "size up" the caregiver and once they feel empowered...the party is over! Many, if not almost all of us ,have had to research alternative after school care. It is stressful and costly for the parent but I honestly don't think he should be given a chance to "make up" with the neighbor lady. He's already identified her as not having the power. Like the others agree that there has to be financial consequences as well. It doesn't have to be anything equivalent to "tit for tat"...it just has to have an impact. I don't mean to sound like an alarmist but really in recent years people call the cops on small children far more quickly than they used to. Very often law enforcement does not give alot of flexibility due to age or due to diagnosis. There have been chilling examples in my community. My only other suggestion is to keep a journal of his behaviors and his medications. It will help you identify patterns and it also will document that he has issues should the system get involved. Last of all I am sending you a big caring hug. difficult child's are so stressful and can be heartbreaking. You're doing a great job of reaching out for help and you have a found a caring group of parents who will support you all the way. DDD [/QUOTE]
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