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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know it's dramatic, over the top, silly, etc. But these are real emotions that a real person is feeling. This is her reaction, so try to take a breath, take it in, and respond in the most present, mature, compassionate way that you can.

I will never, ever forget a time when I was genuinely trying to tell my dad that something he said had hurt me. He laughed at me. To this day, I think it's the worst I've ever felt, and I've suffered some true losses and difficulties over the years. [/quote]

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You can roll your eyes all you want and be as hard ass as you please, but you don't seem to remember being a teenager. These are almost adults. They have opinions and feelings, some of which are intense and that's a result of biology. Go ahead and minimize them. See what that gets you.

As for the OP, I suggest picking battles but also just reiterating you don't hate her. I try to tell my DC that she has to accept corrections and criticisms when she's wrong. It's my job to ensure she doesn't grow up to be a jerk or to make XXX mistake. I tell her to take a breath and relax. If I hear some sort of statement several times then we have a sep discussion as to what she means, how she's feeling, etc. Maybe I've said something that came off in a way I didn't mean? Maybe she's just being dramatic? Whatever. Being a parent requires more than just dictating orders and barking condescending remarks. [/quote]

I remember it well. I have teens. None of us were/are unstable or rude in this way. I was not traumatized by my parents. You guys are raising snowflakes.

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Name-calling. Nice. I think I'd take a hard look at what you're saying to your kid. I seriously doubt you're not rude or "traumatizing" them if it takes just an anonymous post for your reaction above.[/quote]

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