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[quote=Anonymous]I will say we don’t hit, bite, kick or whatever to whichever child did it in front of the other child, as a reminder that retaliation is not acceptable.

We don’t spit, curse, use those words, prop arms on the table (etc) reminds all of us to use our manners (and sometimes they say it back to me).

We don’t treat each other like that, to remind all of us that no matter our differences at home, in public we are one unit, and I expect them to stop (and not join in with) friends who aren’t kind to their siblings.

Overall, I’m more likely to phrase things in a positive manner.  We use our manners.  We treat each other with respect.  We clean up after ourselves.

While I would never take something from a child’s hand unless an allergy or behavior consequence was involved, kids and I Haagen discussed why nutrition is important, and what happens with blood sugar spikes.  One has severe ADHD, and even when medicated, there are days where impulse control is almost non-existent.  So, while walking in to a party and just before food I might quietly say “We need to limit sugar, so choose what’s most important to you.”  But I wouldn’t take anything away, and the reminders would be whispers for only one child to hear.[/quote]

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