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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 247887" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>I agree with-the power of suggestion. But I think it mostly works with-"normal" kids who already have a well-developed sense of right and wrong, and social mores.</p><p> </p><p>That is, if you're trying to use something like "reverse psychology," or even a N'anga.</p><p> </p><p>I've tried the power of suggestion over and over again with-my difficult child and it rarely works, 1) because I'm not a valid source, 2) because I suggest things that have nothing to do with-the way he's thinking at that time and won't register, and 3) because difficult child will do the opposite of whatever I suggest. Then I'm back to "reverse psychology," which inevitably backfires with-him.</p><p> </p><p>It makes sense that if we have Honor Killings in America, we would have exorcisms. </p><p>I don't have cable TV so I miss a lot of this stuff. (Probably a good thing!) If it's printed in a magazine or online, I'll probably spot it.</p><p> </p><p>If I ever meet a local kid who is undergoing that sort of treatment, I'm going to have a hard time deciding whether to call CPS. If it went to court, the defense might be freedom of religion. Then the prosecution would be child endangerment. It's a tough call. It would probably be something where I would just act on my gut. Is this kid safe? </p><p> </p><p>One thing about my client, he's got a sense of humor. He said that at the time of the events, they were scary, but he is so analytical that even as a kid, he could see what was going on. For ex., when the N'anga changed his voice and talked about specific incidents in the household, he could have gotten the info from any # of people prior to that day, just by asking around, but for believers, it was validation of his position as a supernatural conduit. </p><p>One of the ways L described the lion skin outfit this guy wore, when I was having a hard time grasping the visual, was to say, "Like the Flintstones." LOL! OMG, we both burst out laughing.</p><p> </p><p>So he's got a good point of view--a balance of humor, detachment, and a good understanding for the "why's" of the whole ritual.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 247887, member: 3419"] I agree with-the power of suggestion. But I think it mostly works with-"normal" kids who already have a well-developed sense of right and wrong, and social mores. That is, if you're trying to use something like "reverse psychology," or even a N'anga. I've tried the power of suggestion over and over again with-my difficult child and it rarely works, 1) because I'm not a valid source, 2) because I suggest things that have nothing to do with-the way he's thinking at that time and won't register, and 3) because difficult child will do the opposite of whatever I suggest. Then I'm back to "reverse psychology," which inevitably backfires with-him. It makes sense that if we have Honor Killings in America, we would have exorcisms. I don't have cable TV so I miss a lot of this stuff. (Probably a good thing!) If it's printed in a magazine or online, I'll probably spot it. If I ever meet a local kid who is undergoing that sort of treatment, I'm going to have a hard time deciding whether to call CPS. If it went to court, the defense might be freedom of religion. Then the prosecution would be child endangerment. It's a tough call. It would probably be something where I would just act on my gut. Is this kid safe? One thing about my client, he's got a sense of humor. He said that at the time of the events, they were scary, but he is so analytical that even as a kid, he could see what was going on. For ex., when the N'anga changed his voice and talked about specific incidents in the household, he could have gotten the info from any # of people prior to that day, just by asking around, but for believers, it was validation of his position as a supernatural conduit. One of the ways L described the lion skin outfit this guy wore, when I was having a hard time grasping the visual, was to say, "Like the Flintstones." LOL! OMG, we both burst out laughing. So he's got a good point of view--a balance of humor, detachment, and a good understanding for the "why's" of the whole ritual. [/QUOTE]
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