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dropkickpa

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Tue Apr-17-07 07:27 PM
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I am a fantastic mother

Dropkid just informed me that she broke my boombox the day before yesterday by trying to pick it up and move it after I had expressly forbidden her to do just that. The one and only xmas present I got this year.

I did not blow a gasket. I kept calm and quietly informed her that she was grounded an extra 3 days, with no TV allowed.

I am so frustrated I am spitting out my own teeth. We have had a really rough week, she has been acting out very badly, and I am nearly at my wits end.

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joneschick

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Tue Apr-17-07 08:44 PM
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1. how old is Dropkid?

old enough to work off some debt? I've been really lame making real consequences and following through, even when I know that's what is called for. Good luck :hug:

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dropkickpa

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Wed Apr-18-07 06:42 AM
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2. She's 6, though I'd love to send her to the coal mine

I'm not sure if the behavior is just a phase or a reaction to being cooped up inside again after having about a week of nice play outside weather. I've gotten a lot tougher lately on my follow through because she started making comments like "I know I'll be ungrounded early" :eyes: Kind of a kick in the pants!

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MissMillie

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Wed Apr-18-07 09:38 AM
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3. I don't think you over-reacted

I remember over-reacting when my son was about that age and he touched something of mine and ruined it. I mean, I really over-reacted.

You were calm, but you showed her their were consequences. She'll remember the consequences, and she'll remember that you didn't blow your stack.

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dropkickpa

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Wed Apr-18-07 12:03 PM
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4. That's what I do more often than not

But I've been really working hard to try and cut down on the stack-blowing. It was REALLY hard to keep calm, I'm amazed I managed it.

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LaraMN

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Wed Apr-18-07 12:08 PM
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5. I've had weeks like that.

Many.
You ARE a good Mom; you handled it well, and that will pay off in the long run.

Hugs from another member of the Motherhood club!
Oh, and chill with a beer or nice beverage after she goes to bed, tonight; you deserve it!

:hug:

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