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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]JOHN, BRING A SWEATER. JOHN, YOU MAY NOT EAT THAT. JOHN, PUT THE BUTTER ON YOUR BREAD...[/quote] I wouldn't try to change her relationship with her husband, but you can intervene gently if and when she does it to the kids. If she says, "Larla, brush your teeth," say, "actually, we do bedtime reading first. I'll let her know when it's time to brush teeth." (Or whatever the situation in your house actually is.) If she says "Larlo, put the butter on your bread," say, "Larlo prefers not to have butter on his bread, so it's fine for him to have it. Larlo, could you please pass the butter to your sister?" (Again, intervening gently but making it clear that her orders don't take precedence.)[/quote] And this would help how, exactly? Seems like you are encouraging a power struggle to me. [/quote]
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