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Date Posted: 21:44:07 04/24/03 Thu
Author: marshun(Martha)
Subject: Oh Angie...That is a heart breaker....more
In reply to: arglass 's message, "I'm embarrassed to post this but I need to get it out ( more & long)" on 17:21:55 04/24/03 Thu

I know and understand the anger that was going through you at the time. I have been there myself. Please, do not think you are a terrible person because, I think, almost EVERY Mom out there has been through something like that. I have more than I care to admitt.

I have eliminated any and ALL shows that show violence in them, I have taken away Pokeman, Yu-Gi-Yo, Power Puff Girls and anything else that has either "sassy" kids in them or behavior I disapprove of. This has been going on for about three weeks now and I am AMAZED at the difference I am seeing.

Besides that, I don't know about you, but I know that "I" give my children several chances before I go through with their punishment/restrictions. I want them toi realize what is about to happen and I know they are children that need to actualize(for lack of a better word) that I mean business. I am cutting down on how many chances they have and I am throwing in some one warning, then actions just to mix things up. It is actually helping with getting them to respond for me.

I have also been soul searching to try and become happier myself. I think part of my lashing out(a LARGE part) is from being unhappy, mad and/or disgusted with myself or with how DH is acting and the poor kids have wound up getting lashed out at. I am getting MUCH better at not doing this. I think the household is getting happier from it as well.

I just wanted to let you know that I UNDERSTAND completely and maybe some of what I have learned will help you out as well:-)

Cyber Hugs,
Martha

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  • Angie...(m) -- Gina, 22:28:04 04/24/03 Thu
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