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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 246948" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Does Manster ever verbalize to R what he doesn't like about her behavior? I think that's important for him to do as well, because just avoiding the situation doesn't teach him how to stand up for himself -- especially if she's manipulative and/or abusive towards him. </p><p> </p><p>He needs to know it's okay to tell her "Stop hitting me," or to tell her "You cannot tell me who my friends can be." Followed by clear explanation of what the consequences will be if she doesn't treat him better, "I won't hang out with you any more if you don't stop [fill in the blank]," and then allow him to follow through.</p><p> </p><p>The adults in R's life need to understand the negative dynamics going on, too. That way Manster doesn't look like he's being difficult and the truth about R will be seen for what it is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 246948, member: 3444"] Does Manster ever verbalize to R what he doesn't like about her behavior? I think that's important for him to do as well, because just avoiding the situation doesn't teach him how to stand up for himself -- especially if she's manipulative and/or abusive towards him. He needs to know it's okay to tell her "Stop hitting me," or to tell her "You cannot tell me who my friends can be." Followed by clear explanation of what the consequences will be if she doesn't treat him better, "I won't hang out with you any more if you don't stop [fill in the blank]," and then allow him to follow through. The adults in R's life need to understand the negative dynamics going on, too. That way Manster doesn't look like he's being difficult and the truth about R will be seen for what it is. [/QUOTE]
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