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Yeah... I give it less than a week until MadBaggins teaches the kid Greco-Roman nude wrestling and gets caught in an "It's NOT what it LOOKS LIKE!" moment.
 
Are you crazy?

Kids act out because they want attention and (proofs of) love. Don't make it worse.
Besides, admittedly or not, you might even be one of the boy's problems.

I feel a bit bad now. I'm still learning how to deal with kids. Mistakes will be made along the way. But I made it sound like a joke when I said it, remember, so I don't think it caused a problem. It's all part of the learning experience.
 
Are you crazy?

Kids act out because they want attention and (proofs of) love. Don't make it worse.
Besides, admittedly or not, you might even be one of the boy's problems.

I feel a bit bad now. I'm still learning how to deal with kids. Mistakes will be made along the way. But I made it sound like a joke when I said it, remember, so I don't think it caused a problem. It's all part of the learning experience.

What will you do/say to him when Toady Stone Cold Stunners his hawt cousin into a coffee table?
 
But I think it might be psychological. Maybe his dad leaving or something. Maybe his dad used to kick things.
I'm not entirely convinced that you're really qualified to determine what's wrong with other people's heads....

Frankly I think my girlfriend might be going too soft on him. I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.
Show her how real parenting is done: Stone Cold Stun the little bastard. The more tables or entertainment centers there are in the vicinity, the more likely he is to get your point.
 
So, MB what's the sex like with this lady?

Has she taught you anything new and exciting? Details, buddy. Details!
 
Frankly I think my girlfriend might be going too soft on [her son]. I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.

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Father of the year.
 
Are you crazy?

Kids act out because they want attention and (proofs of) love. Don't make it worse.
Besides, admittedly or not, you might even be one of the boy's problems.

I feel a bit bad now. I'm still learning how to deal with kids. Mistakes will be made along the way. But I made it sound like a joke when I said it, remember, so I don't think it caused a problem. It's all part of the learning experience.
Good thing we have other people's children to learn with! :lol:
I learned with my nephews. Actually, they're about in the same situation. Their dad moved out a few months ago. And they've become needy.
 
She has a boy aged eight as well.
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I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.
You know... being clueless and inappropriate is fine when the only victim of your folly is you. But this has crossed the line.

Everything (and I mean everything) done to a child of this age will have an amplified effect on the rest of their lives. His parents are braking up, do you think he understands why? Your telling his mother to tell him she doesn't love him, do you think he'll believe that she does afterwards?

What people don't understand is that self love and self respect as adults starts as unconditional love from parents as children. Damage that, and that child will grow up constantly questioning their own self worth for the rest of their lives. And there aren't any fixes, no do overs... that damage is permanent.

The fact that anyone would suggest to any parent such a thing is absolutely awful. And the fact that there is any possibility that that parent might heed that suggestion is simply horrific.


A year ago I never would have dreamed of dating someone like her, but I've matured A LOT in the last year and learned a HELL LOT about myself.
If you go back and re-read what you've posted, I think you'll find that this statement is most likely not valid.

I pointed it out before, and I doubt you were listening... relationships require empathy. All relationships (friends, family, spouses, etc.) require empathy.

You are a bull in the china shops of other people's lives. :wtf:
 
She has a boy aged eight as well.
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I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.
You know... being clueless and inappropriate is fine when the only victim of your folly is you. But this has crossed the line.

Everything (and I mean everything) done to a child of this age will have an amplified effect on the rest of their lives. His parents are braking up, do you think he understands why? Your telling his mother to tell him she doesn't love him, do you think he'll believe that she does afterwards?

What people don't understand is that self love and self respect as adults starts as unconditional love from parents as children. Damage that, and that child will grow up constantly questioning their own self worth for the rest of their lives. And there aren't any fixes, no do overs... that damage is permanent.

The fact that anyone would suggest to any parent such a thing is absolutely awful. And the fact that there is any possibility that that parent might heed that suggestion is simply horrific.
I don't know... That's how my parents raised me, and look how I turned...

Yeah, don't do that.
 
MB, NEVER, call your gf's mom bitch, now matter what your gf says. Especially no matter what she says At most, say "hmm, she seems to have issues". Look up 'tact' and 'diplomacy'.

I'd also add a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates would go over well about now.

Thank you Australasia, I ended up taking this advice. Maybe what I said did upset her on accident. She shouldn't have been upset, really, but I don't want to fight. I bought her flowers and choclate and the Sex In The City movie on DVD just to cover my bases. She seemed to appreciate it. I'm glad her mother is gone, she could have cause friction.

That's me, Australasia - dominating the Western Pacific for half a century! :D

The flowers and chocolate might work for the mom as well, show her you're a nice guy.

As for the kid, get to know him a bit better first before you tell your gf how he should be treated. There's probably a lot giong on underneath you don't know about.
 
As your now living with your old GF, you should go find Kate and let her live with your mom. This would allow for other guest appearances from the soap kitchen. It would also allow for more stuff to start happening, I'll be honest I'm bored with S3 so far.
 
I haven't been to the soap kitchen for six months. My aunt took on some extra staff so they can get by without me.

So, MB what's the sex like with this lady?

Has she taught you anything new and exciting? Details, buddy. Details!

She taught me the 179!

Everything (and I mean everything) done to a child of this age will have an amplified effect on the rest of their lives. His parents are braking up, do you think he understands why? Your telling his mother to tell him she doesn't love him, do you think he'll believe that she does afterwards?

What people don't understand is that self love and self respect as adults starts as unconditional love from parents as children. Damage that, and that child will grow up constantly questioning their own self worth for the rest of their lives. And there aren't any fixes, no do overs... that damage is permanent.

The fact that anyone would suggest to any parent such a thing is absolutely awful. And the fact that there is any possibility that that parent might heed that suggestion is simply horrific.

Like I said, it was just a pasting thought in my head which I kind of muttered in a jokey way, she barely even heard it, I think, and I'm sure she wouldn't do it. She's a good mother. But I still think she's being a bit too soft, telling him she understands why he lashes out. She should make it clear that it is alien behaviour and not acceptable.

For example, he woke us up at 9am this morning by running into our bedroom shouting about a breakfast monster (!?) I think he needs counselling.

My girlfriend is going to be really busy at work next week and wants me to take care of making the Halloween costumes for the kids and taking them out! This is almost too much pressure but I'm going to give it my all!
 
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