Posted by Rita on April 08, 1999 at 07:53:58:
In Reply to: Re: How do you difuse a statement as harsh as, "I HATE YOU!" spoken in anger?......and other questions! posted by Karin on April 08, 1999 at 02:29:37:
As far as the time change my kids are sleeping later which is a God send to me because they kept getting up so early. I also have an eleven year old boy who is going thru this puberty change. He has been going thru alot with his seven year old sister. It is trying on a parent. He shows no hostility towards his little brother but its his sister. Kids need there own space and need that to be respected but they also need to know that they have to respect others and may explain to your daughter how this has affected your two year old. I do think also may its the tone of voice that was used and she associates the word hate with this tone. It sure is a trying time with children and not all the time do we have all the answers. We are going thru puberty and early pms with the girl I swear. I am thankful Michael is so easy going and good. The other two are at times my greatest headache with their butting of heads. Rita(Mom to Michael 35 weeker) l year. Kayla 7 going on 18
Robin 11 still my guy