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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had a really hard time when I was around 6-7. I threatened to run a way a lot. I packed my bag. I drew maps. I made plans about money, where to go, where on the streets I would live etc. My parents ignored me. They didn't take it seriously. I never actually ran away but their indifference let me grow up to believe they wouldn't care which is the reason I wanted to run away in the first place. I would NEVER ignore such a desperate plea for attention in a child that young. Ever.[/quote]

I never tried to run away but this is exactly how I would have felt if I had and my parents acted like this. So sorry, OP.[/quote]

I completelly agree, ignoring this is a bad idea at such a young age.  Yes 6-7 yr olds are still testing boundaries (as do 16 yr olds!), but 6-7 yr olds need it to be talked out and consequences explained in an age-appropriate way.  You don't give into what they want, but you don't ignore the threats to run either.  You talk it out.[/quote]

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