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How do you guys develop thick skins??
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<blockquote data-quote="busywend" data-source="post: 23965" data-attributes="member: 391"><p>Oh Janna, I was once on that line of thinking myself. All it managed to do was escalate things to a dangerous level. I did/do speak to my difficult child about the way she talks to me, but not during the event and NOT with an emotional tone. Because, at least with my difficult child you are right about not showing them your reaction as it feeds the fire. I wait until I have the authority back in my voice and for her to be calmed down before telling her she is not allowed to speak to me that way. </p><p></p><p>I know after years of abuse from my difficult child what works now. It takes time and it will be different for everyone. I figure if one other mom in the world has to throw the finger to make it less painful, so be it. It will not help everyone the way it helped me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="busywend, post: 23965, member: 391"] Oh Janna, I was once on that line of thinking myself. All it managed to do was escalate things to a dangerous level. I did/do speak to my difficult child about the way she talks to me, but not during the event and NOT with an emotional tone. Because, at least with my difficult child you are right about not showing them your reaction as it feeds the fire. I wait until I have the authority back in my voice and for her to be calmed down before telling her she is not allowed to speak to me that way. I know after years of abuse from my difficult child what works now. It takes time and it will be different for everyone. I figure if one other mom in the world has to throw the finger to make it less painful, so be it. It will not help everyone the way it helped me. [/QUOTE]
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