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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is 2. If she hurts my feelings because she was mean, yes I tell her. This has only happened once so far. If she hurts my feelings because I'm moody (just had a baby so emotiions have been high for a while), I keep it to myself.

My parents never corrected me when I was mean to them when I was little. I often told them I hated them and I wished they would die. They never acknowledged any hurt feelings or even told me this kind of behavior was wrong. This caused huge problems when I got married and argued with my husband because I would say all kinds of mean, hurtful things (like "I hate you and I hope you die") because I didn't know any better. Sad, I know.

No, your kids aren't responsible for your emotions. But if you love your children then they DO have the power to affect you emotionally. It's crazy to pretend otherwise.  You should teach them to express their emotions in a healthy way.

P.S. I think "You aren't my friend!" is a fine thing for an angry kid to say to a parent. It wouldn't hurt my feelings.[/quote]

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