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Ah, I was worried that would be a reaction I got. You may be right. I often find myself wondering how I can better parent to avoid these types of problems. Perhaps I have made some mistakes along the way. Surely I have, rather. However, I will say that I have always been devoted to doing the best I could. I have been very consistent with rules and responsibilities, as well as rewards and privileges.
Stuff like: family at the dinner table every night, bed time the same every night, no option when directed by anybody above you in life's hierarchy, and core values. Most importantly I've stressed that logic is the best tool for decision making. I'm certainly open to making changes in my parenting to better her situation. This is why I took her to the psychiatrist; to see what could be done. I had no intentions of giving her drugs, but as it turned out that was all he could recommend.
I certainly do not enable her knowingly. I allow for no deviations from my rule in my presence. When she gets into trouble at school she is grounded within a consistent set of results. There is no off-the-hook with me.
I appreciate your comments.
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