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<blockquote data-quote="Running_for_the_shelter" data-source="post: 233744" data-attributes="member: 2960"><p>Actually, my easy child is more likely to blame me when things go wrong than difficult child. I'm apparently responsible for everything in the universe and I am supposed to be perfect in every way. Not practically perfect like Mary Poppins; just plain perfect. I attribute a lot of this to the age (10 going on 15) and generally don't take it personally even though it is meant that way. </p><p></p><p>I usually (not always successful since I'm actually NOT perfect) point out that there doesn't have to be a bad guy and let's just solve the problem, as opposed to arguing the point and making her admit it was really her responsibility. Later on, I'll point out that she's responsible for her schoolwork and let's put it in a good place, etc. At any rate, as a rule I don't take personal abuse, solve her problem for her, or engage in the argument. I'll admit to occasionally participating in a screamfest but really try not to engage. </p><p></p><p>Remember, God made teenagers so you're not sorry when they leave.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running_for_the_shelter, post: 233744, member: 2960"] Actually, my easy child is more likely to blame me when things go wrong than difficult child. I'm apparently responsible for everything in the universe and I am supposed to be perfect in every way. Not practically perfect like Mary Poppins; just plain perfect. I attribute a lot of this to the age (10 going on 15) and generally don't take it personally even though it is meant that way. I usually (not always successful since I'm actually NOT perfect) point out that there doesn't have to be a bad guy and let's just solve the problem, as opposed to arguing the point and making her admit it was really her responsibility. Later on, I'll point out that she's responsible for her schoolwork and let's put it in a good place, etc. At any rate, as a rule I don't take personal abuse, solve her problem for her, or engage in the argument. I'll admit to occasionally participating in a screamfest but really try not to engage. Remember, God made teenagers so you're not sorry when they leave. [/QUOTE]
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