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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 364832" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Hope is essential to keep us Mom's going, isn't it? Just be sure to temper it with reality. How could you not with a difficult child in the mix? </p><p></p><p>She sure seems determined to get those sanctions. I really do NOT understand the current concept of probation. It is supposed to be a chance to prove you are not going to continue a life of crime, right? A second chance? Yet how many times does a person on their "second chance" get before the courts get off their tushies and deal with things? The whole system reminds me of that Mom at the playground that drives everyone nuts by telling their kid the same thing over and over. "Johnny don't do that. Johnny stop hitting. Johnny I said stop hitting. If you hit one more time we are going home. If you don't stop hitting I am going to wallop you. Johnny why do you keep hitting after I told you not to? Johnny some other kid is going to smack you and I am going to give them your lollipop because you deserve it. Johnny it is no wonder you don't have friends because you hit everyone." and on and on and on and on until every kid in the area wants to dogpile Johnny's MOM because she is more annoying than even he is.</p><p></p><p>Just like Johnny, I don't think the current system is teaching people much. It sure isn't "rehabilitating" our difficult children to follow the laws because it teaches them that most of the time no one will do anything but yammer at them.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry you are caught up in this. stick to your guns about being her chauffeur and servant. If need be, report her to her PO for any property damage, violence at home, signs of drug use and running away. Sadly she is NOT going to learn anything from this unless the system actually follows through with a real consequence.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, stick around. vent, rant, talk, etc... here. We understand and won't judge you. Promise!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 364832, member: 1233"] Hope is essential to keep us Mom's going, isn't it? Just be sure to temper it with reality. How could you not with a difficult child in the mix? She sure seems determined to get those sanctions. I really do NOT understand the current concept of probation. It is supposed to be a chance to prove you are not going to continue a life of crime, right? A second chance? Yet how many times does a person on their "second chance" get before the courts get off their tushies and deal with things? The whole system reminds me of that Mom at the playground that drives everyone nuts by telling their kid the same thing over and over. "Johnny don't do that. Johnny stop hitting. Johnny I said stop hitting. If you hit one more time we are going home. If you don't stop hitting I am going to wallop you. Johnny why do you keep hitting after I told you not to? Johnny some other kid is going to smack you and I am going to give them your lollipop because you deserve it. Johnny it is no wonder you don't have friends because you hit everyone." and on and on and on and on until every kid in the area wants to dogpile Johnny's MOM because she is more annoying than even he is. Just like Johnny, I don't think the current system is teaching people much. It sure isn't "rehabilitating" our difficult children to follow the laws because it teaches them that most of the time no one will do anything but yammer at them. I am sorry you are caught up in this. stick to your guns about being her chauffeur and servant. If need be, report her to her PO for any property damage, violence at home, signs of drug use and running away. Sadly she is NOT going to learn anything from this unless the system actually follows through with a real consequence. Meanwhile, stick around. vent, rant, talk, etc... here. We understand and won't judge you. Promise! [/QUOTE]
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