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"It's easy to criticize what this dad is doing, but listening to his stories leads more to understanding and sympathy than to censure. Parenting is tough, and raising some kids is particularly demanding... How do you live with a child that you love, but don't really like?"It's a hard question that leaves the parents who ask it feeling guilty and sometimes selfish. But kids with strong personalities can be a drain on the whole family if parents don't have some help figuring things out. Ramey goes on to offer some suggestions like "find some common ground" and "accept your limitations".
Labels: communication, compromise, relationships
posted by ByParents-forParents at 7:42 PM
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"[You could] set up a 'TV room' where [your husband] can wander in and read, talk on the phone or actually put 100% attention on the TV itself, but where it was a no-kid zone. Most of the time he'd know it was there but you'd leave the TV off, and if he felt like he needed a 'fix', he could get it easily and with minimal disruptions."Also consider what's playing on television. If one of you needs the 'background noise' consider playing meditative DVD's or even the radio. Regardless of the solution, it's important to keep the lines of communication open, so both of you can freely discuss your thoughts and feelings and find a compromise that's mutually acceptable.
Labels: communication, compromise, tv
posted by ByParents-forParents at 9:11 PM
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