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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At least 5 positives for every negative.

I think words only cross over to verbal abuse when it seems like the parent is LOOKING for negatives. Everything is negative. Parent goes out of their way even at un-snappy times to criticize.

We all snap. We should all improve. If we do it too often, we desperately need to look inside ourselves.[/quote]

Me again. For example, I have improved so much in patience. But my kids have also extended their ability to push my buttons. Like they’re pushing and pushing until I do.

My patience has exponentially grown over the years. But I still snap.

All of us should work on seeing how far we can go, remaining fully patient. We should use tactics like cooling down/temporarily walking away if we need to. We should express anger by saying “I’m so angry” an instead of shouting it. “It makes me mad when you..” Taking breaks. Taking turns getting out of the house. Having our own hobbies, getting babysitters, being mentally well ourselves. Getting as much sleep as we can.

All of those things help me from not snapping.

If my kids still get me to snap, honestly, I feel less bad because I know how hard I’m trying. I apologize. But, man they push my patience soooooo far. Sometimes in life jerky people will get a snappy response. Maybe good for them to learn it.[/quote]

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