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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are much younger than yours, but I sometimes question myself the way you are, when judging my child against the "norms" that are often expressed.

My mantra for those times is "this is what my child needs".  Period.  I am trying to be the best parent for my child, not anyone else's or anyone's standards.  I have two kids and they need (and tolerate very differently) different parenting approaches.

I find myself making accommodations for one child because that is what I have to do to help him learn and grow and to be the best possible version of himself.  Before having him I would have judged my current parenting behavior as perhaps too indulgent, or too permissive, etc...  Now I know better.  This particular child needs accommodations sometimes.  When I set him up for success he does better.  Some days he needs very little support, other days he needs more.

Only you know how best to support your daughter.  Don't second guess yourself based on other's judgment, ESPECIALLY not the judgment of anonymous strangers who know nothing about you or your child.[/quote]

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