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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This doesn't sound like my kids but, taken individually, none of those behaviors sounds beyond the pale. My kids often ask me to do stuff they can do themselves. I almost always say no. And I gently tease them for asking so they see how silly it is. The lunchroom thing sounds like anxiety, which I get--I can see my little self doing the same thing, and maybe one of my kids. As for being mean to her brother, well, I spent about 10 years being mean to mine and now we love each other very much. [/quote] This is OP. Thanks! I have tried the gentle teasing, but I get an angry response. It's like I already have a teenager at home! :) And it's hard not to then get annoyed, though I'm working on staying calm and not taking it personally. Regarding the lunch episode, I can understand her discomfort, but she was always a good eater, so it seems like an extreme response. [/quote]
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