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This is where I'll talk and vent about our journey as we explore homeschooling in our first year. Starring Mike (the money man), Nancy (mom/teacher/chauffeur), Samantha (10), Michael (7) and Emma (2)
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Read-Aloud: Across Five Aprils
Samantha: Dear America Diary
Michael: Freedom Train; Robert E. Lee
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Grammar: Sonlight LA4(S) and LA2 & First Language Lessons(M)
Spelling: Sequential Spelling(S)& Sonlight LA2(M)
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000
Writing: Writing Strands (2)
Math: Saxon 8/7 & Horizons 2(M)
Latin: Latin for Children (S)
Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting
Science: My World Science Red
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Frustrated - trying something new
| Posted: 9:24 PM, Mar. 24, 2007 |
Things with Michael have reached the point that Mike and I are throwing up our hands. The screaming, the tantrums, the stomping to his room, the crying at the drop of a hat (or the saying of a word he doesn't like) has just gotten awful. It is certainly ALL of our fault - we yell too much, made worse right now by our raw emotions and exhaustion.
I am reading and making Mike read "Parenting with Love and Logic". We are going to give it a shot. I really want to see it work, because if we don't, the next step is to see a therapist to get at the deeper rooted anger issues. I am worried that the anger he's exhibiting at SIX could be so much worse when he's SIXTEEN. It hurts my heart to think about it.
So, be thinking of us and praying for us as we try this method to get through to Michael (and Samantha) and bring peace to our house - something that is so desperately needed right now. |
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Be encouraged!
We all go through times like this, and we all make the mistake of yelling every once in a while. I don't know a whole lot about parenting with love and logic. I have been really enjoying and getting alot out of the book sheparding a child's heart by Ted Tripp.
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Posted by Aligirl at 9:40 PM, Mar. 24, 2007 |
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Hang on!
I thought Love and Logic was a good book. The key is to make sure your son knows which behaviors will have which consequences, and then YOU have to stick to it. Consistency is the key. He's probably acting up because it gets a rise out of you, and then he gets attention (even though it's negative). We went through this with my son, and you can get past it.
Another suggestion is to use a lot of physical stimulation - either strong hugs or back rubs, pats and kisses, and lots of running, jumping, swimming, etc. A tired boy is a good boy! |
Posted by Minnesota at 10:15 PM, Mar. 24, 2007 |
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Hi. I'm not familiar with this book. Just have some experience of my own!
All I speak from is my own experience, as I've only read your one post. You may completely disregard anything here, but please take it in the spirit in which it is offered....my heart really goes out to all of you.
Some things to consider:
This might come from feeling anxious about something. It could be something in particular, or maybe he's just the personality type who needs structure and to always know what's coming up next.
Or is he perhaps a child with a keen sense of justice/injustice who is feeling that it is being disregarded? Different kids have certain things that are non-negotiable, like the just-mentioned. It helps to identify those so we're not disregarding them.
Are you familiar with the book about the different love languages that people have? (author?) Different people feel loved and express love by things like service, touch, words, gifts, time spent, I forget how many. Learn what his is. It may different from yours.
Very importantly, be sure HE feels like you are really listening to him.
I've seen awesome responses from God in praying through Scripture for people.
I do pray the best for you. I've been in a similar situation.
Don't despair....
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Posted by bethanyrae at 11:51 PM, Mar. 24, 2007 |
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