Posted by GreySkyEyes on July 12, 2005, at 11:14:25
In reply to Re: [trigger?] T back from vacation, rough session :( » GreySkyEyes, posted by Jen Star on July 11, 2005, at 23:55:12
> Have you watched the "Nanny 911" shows? They have AWESOME methods to change kids' behavior without spanking them, or even yelling too >much. I think that if more people were able to learn those techniques, lots of family stress would go away!
I hear they're great... I definitely need to watch! Unfortunately they're on at my son's bedtime. Maybe I should put him to bed early... :D
> Personally, I don't feel that one slap ( a not too hard one) is grounds for reporting, and I don't feel that it's abuse. If YOU feel it was inappropriate, or >not given correctly, the best thing to do, in my opinion, would be to focus on controlling your behavior and anger management, to control your stress.
It wasn't that hard, but it was enough to make him cry. That's what upsets me the most. And I'm so afraid that one slap can lead to more. You're absolutely right, behavior/ anger management are really what I need. I'm working on that constantly in therapy (there's just soooo much to work on). And my stress levels are a bit high, which doesn't help - I work 2 jobs.
> I hope things work out OK. You're not a bad person.
Thanks Jen Star... I just feel like one right now. :(
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