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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 123058" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>It is hard when things are perceived as control battles between parent and child. I am guilty of escalating things because I thought my kids should just do what I told them when I told them. </p><p> </p><p>Changing that way of thinking is really hard. I know it drives MY dad nuts when he comes to take thank you to school and thank you is in shorts or a short sleeve Tshirt on a cold day. My dad just can't get over it, just as he cannot handle if the grandkids don't eat. He has to push and nag and make a fuss. (When my oldest was young he had a wonderful time entertaining himself by pushing these buttons on Grandpa!).</p><p> </p><p>I figure if he refuses to wear a coat, and it is cold, then he will be cold. I don't let him complain, though if he chooses to bring a blanket, then fine, he can use it. I actually have been encouraging short sleeve shirts/tshirts this winter. thank you's classroom gets very very HOT, and he has a rough time of it.</p><p> </p><p>With thank you I can ask him to "Do it for Grandpa" and he will. He wouldn't for ME, but hey, I do not have Grandparent Superpowers yet. Hopefully won't for a large number of years!</p><p> </p><p>Has your husband ever read Love and Logic Parenting? Esp the Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood? It is a really great book, and I think sometimes it makes more sense to guys than some of the other books.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry you had to cope with this. It sounds like you had a pretty good talk with your husband though. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs,</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 123058, member: 1233"] It is hard when things are perceived as control battles between parent and child. I am guilty of escalating things because I thought my kids should just do what I told them when I told them. Changing that way of thinking is really hard. I know it drives MY dad nuts when he comes to take thank you to school and thank you is in shorts or a short sleeve Tshirt on a cold day. My dad just can't get over it, just as he cannot handle if the grandkids don't eat. He has to push and nag and make a fuss. (When my oldest was young he had a wonderful time entertaining himself by pushing these buttons on Grandpa!). I figure if he refuses to wear a coat, and it is cold, then he will be cold. I don't let him complain, though if he chooses to bring a blanket, then fine, he can use it. I actually have been encouraging short sleeve shirts/tshirts this winter. thank you's classroom gets very very HOT, and he has a rough time of it. With thank you I can ask him to "Do it for Grandpa" and he will. He wouldn't for ME, but hey, I do not have Grandparent Superpowers yet. Hopefully won't for a large number of years! Has your husband ever read Love and Logic Parenting? Esp the Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood? It is a really great book, and I think sometimes it makes more sense to guys than some of the other books. Sorry you had to cope with this. It sounds like you had a pretty good talk with your husband though. Hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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