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Is this difficult child-ness, Typical-Boyness, or Hypomania?
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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 201358" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>How long did it take from the moment you heard the truth until you were able to breath again? I would have gone into shock. Next time tell him that listening (really hearing) what you have to say is part of the consequence. It is amazing how surprised they are when the dangers are pointed out and they still don't get it.</p><p> </p><p>When easy child was little and I was teaching her about crossing streets, she walked out in back of a parked truck. I told her the truck driver wouldn't be able to see her and could hit her. Her response, "No he won't. He would be going the wrong way." See, trucks go forward, not back up!</p><p> </p><p>My kids are also good about downplaying dangers. They see no vehicles in the road - it will not change by the time they get there. They know if they stay flat enough, they can get under that tall vehicle - never mind that they might move on accident (of course not on purpose!). They see it is fun to ride down the street faster than the wind on a bike - the bike will do as it is suppose to and the road will remain perfect. They just don't see that things can go wrong. If it seems like it will work, they will try it.</p><p> </p><p>I am so relieved that your difficult child survived that day with no major injuries.</p><p> </p><p>I also agree with others that while this may just be normal, based on your info of recent behavioral changes, you should keep an eye on it. Follow your instincts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 201358, member: 5096"] How long did it take from the moment you heard the truth until you were able to breath again? I would have gone into shock. Next time tell him that listening (really hearing) what you have to say is part of the consequence. It is amazing how surprised they are when the dangers are pointed out and they still don't get it. When easy child was little and I was teaching her about crossing streets, she walked out in back of a parked truck. I told her the truck driver wouldn't be able to see her and could hit her. Her response, "No he won't. He would be going the wrong way." See, trucks go forward, not back up! My kids are also good about downplaying dangers. They see no vehicles in the road - it will not change by the time they get there. They know if they stay flat enough, they can get under that tall vehicle - never mind that they might move on accident (of course not on purpose!). They see it is fun to ride down the street faster than the wind on a bike - the bike will do as it is suppose to and the road will remain perfect. They just don't see that things can go wrong. If it seems like it will work, they will try it. I am so relieved that your difficult child survived that day with no major injuries. I also agree with others that while this may just be normal, based on your info of recent behavioral changes, you should keep an eye on it. Follow your instincts. [/QUOTE]
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