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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Welcome to 11. My son does not have ADD or anxiety issues and literally flipped a switch when he turned 11. It lasts for about a year. I found myself engaging in circular arguments in an attempt to reason with him. I quickly learned that it was just as useful as reasoning with a toddler. So I stopped. :)

[b]Just stay consistent and calm. Do not engage in the arguments.[/b] It's okay to say, "I'm walking away now. Let me know when you're ready to talk calmly." And be consistent with any consequences around disrespectful behavior. It's okay to be upset. It's not okay to call names, talk back or speak to me in a mocking tone. Any of that results in a serious loss of privilege---the precious phone is taken away. [/quote]

OMG, this.  Now can you tell my DH this?  Circular, spun up arguments!

Last night, after DS wen to bed, I mentioned to DH not to engage DS (as our therapist instructed us).  His response, "Well, you do X, Y, Z."  I did not engage in what comments to rile me and remained calm.  I said, "This isn't a criticism."

DH repsonds, "Of course it's a criticism!" and stomps off to pout.   It's double the emotional regression.[/quote]

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