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In Reply to: Would love some input re:my kids vs. my boyfriend posted by DallasMom on March 5, 2007 at 5:47 pm:
Probably your friend's assessment of your children's behavior is probably more accurate than you would like... that he is seeing problematic attitudes and behavior from them that you are minimizing or not addressing effectively (yet). It can be very hard for some parents to objectively see their children. There is a good book for parents by the author of Boundaries which goes through in good detail what is and is not reasonable and healthy for teens as consequences and what rules are important for them. The book has helped me with the teens I am in contact with each day. http://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Teens-When-Say-Yes/dp/0310259576/ref=pd_sim_b_2/102-6769255-2928153?ie=UTF8&qid=1173414177&sr=8-3 Oprah also had an excellent show about the topic on Tuesday. http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200610/20061006/slide_20061006_284_110.jhtml That info is for you. However, for him, I am sensing that he is trying to be too "parental" with them in how he sees them. There is an excellent article for potential stepfathers in a blended family to take to heart that I posted a link to below: |
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