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He's saying those things because he's mad and wants to hurt you and/or get you to back down. I'm pretty sure he knows it's his own fault but he's mad. You have to stay strong and decide you're not going to let his ranting get to you. As for me and my parenting style, I don't stand for fits. We all have a right to be sad/mad/frustrated/angry but we don't have a right to take those feelings out on anyone else. If my son wants to mouth off like that, yell, scream, whatever, he goes to his room until he's done and calmed down. If going to his room is not an option, then we start adding days to his grounding and as soon as we get home they go on the calendar. He does not get away with disrespecting me or anyone else. Listen, I know it's not easy. You have the hardest job on earth and you're doing the best you can with what you know. These little stinkers don't come with instruction manuals. ![]() ![]() |
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As she draws her final breath Just beyond the door he'll find her Taking her hand he softly says For the first time you can open your eyes And see the world without your sorrow Where no one knows the pain you left behind And all the peace you could never find Is waiting there to hold and keep you Welcome to the first day of your life Just open up your eyes as I lay you down tonight Safe on the other side No more tears to cry |
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Well, it sounds like you're doing everything you can at this point. Just wait until he gets on some meds that work. You'll see a major improvement.
Meanwhile, do you also have him on an IEP at school? If not, he should be. There are a lot of things available with an IEP in place. We can chat about that anytime. Both my kiddos are on IEP's and it has helped immensely to work closely with teachers and counselors at school. I ride them close, too, email and call at least a few times a week. I'll warn his teacher in the morning if he's not feeling well, has a bad morning or looks like he might be out of sorts, so she can be ready to give him a little extra help if needed. I also let the teachers know what rewards or consequences are in place for him at home so they can support him to achieve those things. Hang in there, sister. It's a process but you will see success and all your hard work and perseverance will pay off for your son. ![]() |
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