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[quote=Anonymous]I get it. At this age, I would allow them to make decisions. If he didn’t want to go, then you can still go. Some of this seems like the struggle for autonomy…the change from us telling them what their day/week/life will look like, to the time when they make those choices. So if he doesn’t want to do something you all planned together, go without him. If he wants to be grumpy in his room - ie not raging at others or destroying property - let him. Let go of the respect for now. You want him to appreciate how much better he has it than you did. That isn’t going to happen, he’s battling his own issues (whatever those may be). So be the bigger parent & don’t need him to appreciate what a good job you are doing overcoming your own trauma. You are doing a great job. Keep being calm & steady & go out for dinner when that is the plan, you deserve it! [/quote]
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