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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP one thing I am learning to detangle for myself is that:

“You’re too indulgent and the child is spoiled” isn’t really helpful.

But “your child may be anxious and the accommodations you’re providing to avoid meltdowns can make the problem worse in the long run” might be true.

And the behaviors involved overlap. The solutions are different. Your child doesn’t need a spanking. Your child might need you to remove some of these accommodations and learn in order to learn to live through their painful emotions, and you can support them while they do that in other ways without feeling like you’re a failure because the painful emotions are happening. [/quote]

I agree with this post.  I am so encouraged by many of these responses.  The PPs who only say "your child is over-indulged" clearly have never parented an anxious, ADHD, autistic etc. child but those of us who are/have are well-served to keep exploring ways to navigate this.  And seeking support.

And it can be really hard, but sometimes you have to let your kid go through those painful emotions.

Good luck, OP.

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