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<blockquote data-quote="DaisyFace" data-source="post: 240798" data-attributes="member: 6546"><p>Hi JJJ--</p><p> </p><p>Our difficult child was very good at the "play one parent against another" game...and it was frustrating for us, too, because it took us a while to catch on to the game. Many times we work opposite shifts, and so difficult child would simply ask Dad for something when Mom wasn't home (and of course, last minute) so that Dad would think the issue hadn't already been handled by Mom (who said "No") the day before.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, we institued a "Two Yes" policy. She does not have permission to go anywhere without receiving a "Yes" from each parent....and we do not give an answer without the other parent being in the room. So if difficult child wants to go to the movies with a friend on Saturday...she had better ask about it during the week when both of her parents are home...because if she waits until Saturday when Mom is at work--she will not be able to get an answer from Dad.</p><p> </p><p>It works for us...and it makes us much less vulnerable to being divided and conquered. Maybe husband would be willing to be on board for something like that at your house?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>--DaisyF</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaisyFace, post: 240798, member: 6546"] Hi JJJ-- Our difficult child was very good at the "play one parent against another" game...and it was frustrating for us, too, because it took us a while to catch on to the game. Many times we work opposite shifts, and so difficult child would simply ask Dad for something when Mom wasn't home (and of course, last minute) so that Dad would think the issue hadn't already been handled by Mom (who said "No") the day before. Finally, we institued a "Two Yes" policy. She does not have permission to go anywhere without receiving a "Yes" from each parent....and we do not give an answer without the other parent being in the room. So if difficult child wants to go to the movies with a friend on Saturday...she had better ask about it during the week when both of her parents are home...because if she waits until Saturday when Mom is at work--she will not be able to get an answer from Dad. It works for us...and it makes us much less vulnerable to being divided and conquered. Maybe husband would be willing to be on board for something like that at your house? --DaisyF [/QUOTE]
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