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Originally Posted by Zegel
We've dealt with it by being much more matter of fact about things, stating what's going to happen and sticking to it rather than letting her negotiate. But we've been doing that for a while now, and it's like it still hasnt set in.
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I hate to tell you this, but it might take a couple of months. Stick to your guns. You are doing the right thing.
On the flip side, be consistant about everything. Little stuff matters to a little kid. Example -
You say "tomorrow afternoon we are going to the park." Tomorrow afternoon rolls around and its raining.
DON'T say "we aren't going to the park." You are suddenly inconsistent and you are letting your kid down.
DO say, 'We can go to the park like I promised, but its rainy and cold. Do you still want to go?"
If they want to go splash in the mud, and get cold and wet, so be it.