tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post1663402431243663825..comments2023-05-27T06:37:14.429-05:00Comments on Mean Mommy Doc: High-Level Love ManipulationBohemiandochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06758811279203924367noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-66341287265797400982008-04-20T17:10:00.000-05:002008-04-20T17:10:00.000-05:00I totally understand where you are coming from, an...I totally understand where you are coming from, and I applaud your honesty in saying that you've been inconsistent. You;d be surprised at how many moms can't even be honest about that. The key to me is that you are arguing with your 5 year old. Big mistake. Big. Huge. Stop arguing. Stay calm. Tell him you are not going to argue with him, because what you say is what goes. Period. Until he believes that (which may take some time, since you've laid the grondwork for him to think otherwise), there will be lots of time outs. There may be lots of tears on his side, but you have to stay calm and not descend into the same childish behavior that you expect him to exhibit (he is a child, after all).Bohemiandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758811279203924367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-85769151028941203702008-04-19T20:50:00.000-05:002008-04-19T20:50:00.000-05:00I'm glad you are here doing this. This entry real...I'm glad you are here doing this. This entry really helps me understand my son better. He is so intelligent, and he fits the profile of wanting just one more or a little more or whatever.<BR/><BR/>I hate to say I've been rather inconsistent with him, but I have. He's very good at arguing, and we can spin totally out of control if I don't take the bull by the horns. I love him, but I get so frustrated with him. I want a much more peaceful relationship with him. We've ended up in yelling matches that would make your hair curl. He's only 5. Unfortunately, he's just like me! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com