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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op: what's done is done.  I hope your dad has a lovely party. 
[b]Meanwhile, it sounds to me like there is something more going on with the two guys than just a mom who won't correct them.  The severely restricted foods, the severely restricted interests, the inappropriate social behavior, the tantrums- has anyone considered they may have developmental deficits or emotional disabilities  and their mom and step dad may not know how to most effectively help them.  [/b]
The larger and older they get, the less society at large will put up with hitting other people and throwing objects during tantrums.  Family counseling doesn't really address this.  Would your husband consider suggesting consultation by a behavioral psychologist who could,come up with strategies to teach the parents effective strategies and the kids alternate behaviors? Just a thought. [/quote]

This. I am surprised no one has suggested it yet. I don't think it is developmental, I think it might be emotional. I think in a way these boys have been neglected by being over indulged. I think from the original thread they were 10 and 12ish, right? That is way too old to be such extreme picky eaters, but that is where they have control, no wonder they are obese. At that age they should be able to set aside games for a couple of hours and go on a hike or sit through a movie.[/quote]

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