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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 567235" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>Thanks, Marg. Your answer resonates with me. Not many people are going to understand, that is for sure, but I feel myself playing the role of what I think I must do as a parent and actually it is only ever counter-productive. I don't really dare have the courage of my convictions and step out of this one-size-fits-all role. </p><p></p><p> I am not going to war with this child of six (on Monday) who has phenomenal energy and drive for proving himself top dog. I am stepping out of the arena. Yes, I will supervise and facilitate him but trying to be the adult whom he must obey just does not, does not, does not work... I've honestly had enough. It's stupid, exhausting and destructive to us both.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 567235, member: 11227"] Thanks, Marg. Your answer resonates with me. Not many people are going to understand, that is for sure, but I feel myself playing the role of what I think I must do as a parent and actually it is only ever counter-productive. I don't really dare have the courage of my convictions and step out of this one-size-fits-all role. I am not going to war with this child of six (on Monday) who has phenomenal energy and drive for proving himself top dog. I am stepping out of the arena. Yes, I will supervise and facilitate him but trying to be the adult whom he must obey just does not, does not, does not work... I've honestly had enough. It's stupid, exhausting and destructive to us both. [/QUOTE]
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