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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 21012" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I know my position is not popular, but I'll put it out here anyway. My son's behavior is as oppositional and seemingly manipulative as can be. But his psychiatrist says it's a fruitless exercise to figure what is and what isn't manipulative behavior. Most of the time, seemingly manipulative behavior is in reality a defense mechanism, a maladaptive coping strategy for dealing with the emotional turmoil kids with mood disorders feel. The trick for therapists and parents is to find common ground with these kids, to work with them rather than against them. It can take tons of time, energy and patience, but in the end, it is so worth it. Honestly, it is the only way we've been able to make any progress at all with our son.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 21012, member: 2423"] I know my position is not popular, but I'll put it out here anyway. My son's behavior is as oppositional and seemingly manipulative as can be. But his psychiatrist says it's a fruitless exercise to figure what is and what isn't manipulative behavior. Most of the time, seemingly manipulative behavior is in reality a defense mechanism, a maladaptive coping strategy for dealing with the emotional turmoil kids with mood disorders feel. The trick for therapists and parents is to find common ground with these kids, to work with them rather than against them. It can take tons of time, energy and patience, but in the end, it is so worth it. Honestly, it is the only way we've been able to make any progress at all with our son. [/QUOTE]
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