This new parenting arc is a real let down. I was hoping for something more dramatic.
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.
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.
I'm not entirely convinced that you're really qualified to determine what's wrong with other people's heads....But I think it might be psychological. Maybe his dad leaving or something. Maybe his dad used to kick things.
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.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.
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.
Good thing we have other people's children to learn with!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.
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.
So, MB what's the sex like with this lady?
Has she taught you anything new and exciting? Details, buddy. Details!
For the sake of the kid's future, say nothing.What should I say?
So, MB what's the sex like with this lady?
Has she taught you anything new and exciting? Details, buddy. Details!
Please refer to the original post regarding the sex.
She has a boy aged eight as well.
You know... being clueless and inappropriate is fine when the only victim of your folly is you. But this has crossed the line.I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.
If you go back and re-read what you've posted, I think you'll find that this statement is most likely not valid.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.
I don't know... That's how my parents raised me, and look how I turned...She has a boy aged eight as well.-and-You know... being clueless and inappropriate is fine when the only victim of your folly is you. But this has crossed the line.I suggested to her that everytime he kicks something she should break one of his toys or say she doesn't love him.
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.
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.
So, MB what's the sex like with this lady?
Has she taught you anything new and exciting? Details, buddy. Details!
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.
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