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OMG, stop already. Monkey see, Monkey do is an old expression. NO ONE WAS CALLING THE OP'S KID A MONKEY.
to you! I was perfectly happy to let this drop last night; let LPDAL have the "last word". Then someone else saw fit to bring it up again! Why is it not OK for someone to bump the thread to discuss this, but not for me to respond. I don't like the expression, and felt it was inappropriate.
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Originally Posted by Mattie
The past two posts are off track. Yes, Ivory is getting criticism, but she started off getting support. Those of us who have raised teens are fully aware of the stupid things they are prone to do.
The criticism has been an attempt to make the OP realize her daughter needs help. That help is not to circumvent the repercussions of her actions, but to stop her from following her legacy of alcoholism.
Ya think? Post #2:
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Originally Posted by HappyHarley
Moderator Cut.
So many RED FLAGS go off for me on your very short post.
Your husband thinks he's tough by bringing his little girl to the police station? That is not parenting. Moderator Cut
First step that you need to do, is NOT make this situation about YOU! Your kids should not have to worry about how mommy feels over every thing they do!
But with that said, everything is going to be OK. You're whole family should go to counseling, which I suggest an actual professional though for one on one sessions, like a psychiatrist or psychologist.
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However, if you are able and willing to LEARN about the real problems , and work on GOOD communication , to set healthy boundaries , and learn how to have your family act all on the SAME team again, you will win!
Sadly it sounds like your husband will refuse to go to counseling.
Good luck!
Note mod cut for flaming and name calling. Then here's post #7:
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Originally Posted by HappyHarley
I'm sorry but it sounds like you guys do not know how to be respectful to your kids. Thus your kids almost always feel as though it's them verse you. Please take my advice in seeking therapy now, before more drama entails.
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