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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 251703" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Since he usually ends up apologizing that is a good sign. I think I would try talking to him outside of the getting ready through the getting home time. Maybe he can better explain what is going on on his side. </p><p> </p><p>"Manster, you have been going to swimming for ______ days/weeks now. It has become an ugly battle to get you there and I don't understand why because once you are in the water you are learning and having fun. You even apologize for your rebellion. What is going on?"</p><p> </p><p>Talk to him about what he is going through and then:</p><p> </p><p>"You are signed up for swimming until ________. It is important that you keep the commitment of getting through this session. When the session is over, then we can decide if you want to continue or not but until then, we have got to stop arguing and fighting about this. You will also feel better if you just do this."</p><p> </p><p>Hopefully he will open up to what is going on with his refusal. If he has a countdown of how many sessions are left it may be easier? Then talk to him about the activities that are options for your family and see what he would like to do.</p><p> </p><p>Maybe offer him a swimming party the session is over to show you and his friends how far he has come IF he stops the refusal?</p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 251703, member: 5096"] Since he usually ends up apologizing that is a good sign. I think I would try talking to him outside of the getting ready through the getting home time. Maybe he can better explain what is going on on his side. "Manster, you have been going to swimming for ______ days/weeks now. It has become an ugly battle to get you there and I don't understand why because once you are in the water you are learning and having fun. You even apologize for your rebellion. What is going on?" Talk to him about what he is going through and then: "You are signed up for swimming until ________. It is important that you keep the commitment of getting through this session. When the session is over, then we can decide if you want to continue or not but until then, we have got to stop arguing and fighting about this. You will also feel better if you just do this." Hopefully he will open up to what is going on with his refusal. If he has a countdown of how many sessions are left it may be easier? Then talk to him about the activities that are options for your family and see what he would like to do. Maybe offer him a swimming party the session is over to show you and his friends how far he has come IF he stops the refusal? Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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