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<blockquote data-quote="StillStanding" data-source="post: 710786" data-attributes="member: 21300"><p>Teriobe,</p><p></p><p>I often disagree with opinions I see on the forum. I don't think they're wrong, they're just not the same as my thoughts. </p><p></p><p>I think your son is experiencing the consequences of his actions. Providing him with a TV isn't going to give him back his freedom. If I felt like giving him a TV, I would give him a TV. </p><p></p><p>I've started using a different "test" for myself when trying to decide between enabling vs helping. If my "easier child" asked for this, would I provide it? If my "easier child" needed a ride to a doctor's appointment, I would gladly provide it. I don't need to live in the past or continue to punish my child for things he's done in the past. Obviously, it doesn't always work. I would give my "easier child" $20 if she needed and I would never give that to my addicted child. But, mostly this is working for me. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with whichever you decide. </p><p></p><p>You are not alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StillStanding, post: 710786, member: 21300"] Teriobe, I often disagree with opinions I see on the forum. I don't think they're wrong, they're just not the same as my thoughts. I think your son is experiencing the consequences of his actions. Providing him with a TV isn't going to give him back his freedom. If I felt like giving him a TV, I would give him a TV. I've started using a different "test" for myself when trying to decide between enabling vs helping. If my "easier child" asked for this, would I provide it? If my "easier child" needed a ride to a doctor's appointment, I would gladly provide it. I don't need to live in the past or continue to punish my child for things he's done in the past. Obviously, it doesn't always work. I would give my "easier child" $20 if she needed and I would never give that to my addicted child. But, mostly this is working for me. Good luck with whichever you decide. You are not alone. [/QUOTE]
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