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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s driving me bananas and I can’t figure out why she doesn’t just say what she wants. Examples:

“When we get home we could do X together, but we probably can’t because you’ll have to start laundry.”

Instead of:

“Mom, when we get home do you think we can do X together?”

Or:

“I want to have X for dinner but I’m sure you’ll say no.”

Instead of:

“Mom, do you think we can have X for dinner?”

It feels so juvenile, like she’s too old for this. When she says something passive aggressive, I always correct her with a corresponding “correct” way to approach me about something, but she’s yet to do it. I’m growing so weary of this and find myself getting short with her when she does this. I also don’t want her to grow up and become an adult who annoys people with this behavior!

Help! Any and all advice?[/quote]

Stop modeling it. Although the damage is probably already done.[/quote]
I have never, not once, modeled this behavior. I find it abhorrent.[/quote]

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