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<blockquote data-quote="Genny" data-source="post: 238475" data-attributes="member: 95"><p>Kids (especially difficult children) take their frustrations out on the parent they're closest to. For my difficult child, it was me and her Dad; she knew that if she ever treated her biomom as badly as she treated us, she'd be disowned without another thought. She knew we'd be there for her - not that we took it laying down - but we didn't give up on her because she "hated" us. Personally, I think your sons attitude has more to do with being 14 than with you being the heavy. If it was your husband making him do homework and limiting his computer time your son would treat him the same way. Try not to take it personally. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad you're going to counseling. No, sh won't be able to fix anything, but she CAN help you to help yourself. My husband and I went to counseling, not for our marriage, but to help us deal with difficult child. Your counselor will tell you that you are NOT a bad mother because your son chose to walk home in the cold. Sometimes it really helps to hear (from a trained professional) that you're doing the right thing. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there!</p><p></p><p>Genny</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Genny, post: 238475, member: 95"] Kids (especially difficult children) take their frustrations out on the parent they're closest to. For my difficult child, it was me and her Dad; she knew that if she ever treated her biomom as badly as she treated us, she'd be disowned without another thought. She knew we'd be there for her - not that we took it laying down - but we didn't give up on her because she "hated" us. Personally, I think your sons attitude has more to do with being 14 than with you being the heavy. If it was your husband making him do homework and limiting his computer time your son would treat him the same way. Try not to take it personally. I'm glad you're going to counseling. No, sh won't be able to fix anything, but she CAN help you to help yourself. My husband and I went to counseling, not for our marriage, but to help us deal with difficult child. Your counselor will tell you that you are NOT a bad mother because your son chose to walk home in the cold. Sometimes it really helps to hear (from a trained professional) that you're doing the right thing. Hang in there! Genny [/QUOTE]
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