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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 519659" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">Hugs shellyd~</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">Two things need to happen, well, three.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">1. You and husband need to get in the same book, hopefully within the same chapter if not on the same page. You MUST sit down and find a way to compromise about what is allowed, what is not, what privileges difficult child will enjoy, which he will not, etc. Set curfews, weekly/daily chores that are within reason. If you agree to get him a cell, don't get a smart phone - get a very utilitarian phone *pay as you go* so he can't go on line and he doesn't burn through the minutes. He is old enough to be responsible for some things around the house besides his own room, such as pet care, garbages, bathroom, loading/unloading dishes, laundry, etc. Honestly, if he wants to play a $1000 sport, I would make him work to pay for half. He can mow the lawn, do yard clean up, weed the gardens, clean out the garage, whatever. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">2. You need to find a healthy outlet for your stress. Perhaps a walk after dinner every night, a yoga class, coffee with a friend, tennis, something to exert yourself that is only for YOU. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">3. If the above doesn't help or provides little help, see your DR about something to help with anxiety and stress - but I would first try the natural methods of relieving stress as well as find a compromise with H that you all can live with. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #006400"><span style="font-size: 10px">Hugs and best of luck~</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 519659, member: 2211"] [COLOR=#006400][SIZE=2]Hugs shellyd~ Two things need to happen, well, three. 1. You and husband need to get in the same book, hopefully within the same chapter if not on the same page. You MUST sit down and find a way to compromise about what is allowed, what is not, what privileges difficult child will enjoy, which he will not, etc. Set curfews, weekly/daily chores that are within reason. If you agree to get him a cell, don't get a smart phone - get a very utilitarian phone *pay as you go* so he can't go on line and he doesn't burn through the minutes. He is old enough to be responsible for some things around the house besides his own room, such as pet care, garbages, bathroom, loading/unloading dishes, laundry, etc. Honestly, if he wants to play a $1000 sport, I would make him work to pay for half. He can mow the lawn, do yard clean up, weed the gardens, clean out the garage, whatever. 2. You need to find a healthy outlet for your stress. Perhaps a walk after dinner every night, a yoga class, coffee with a friend, tennis, something to exert yourself that is only for YOU. 3. If the above doesn't help or provides little help, see your DR about something to help with anxiety and stress - but I would first try the natural methods of relieving stress as well as find a compromise with H that you all can live with. Hugs and best of luck~[/SIZE][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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