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<blockquote data-quote="OldMom61" data-source="post: 667000" data-attributes="member: 19537"><p>Thank you ladies! It's good to be back here. Every situation is so different and yet the same. MC has limitations, yes, but I also believe he's spoiled and stubborn and he needs to want to help himself. I don't expect 18 to mean the same for us as it does for people with typical kids but at some point I hope he engages a little bit and starts to consider what he wants out of life. Having grown up in an alcoholic family and living with a recovering alcoholic (sober many years now) I come by my enabling tendencies honestly. To me it means doing for others what they could, more importantly *should* be doing for themselves. husband and I are working to establish firmer boundaries. I would have to say the toughest part of life with MC at this point in time is the ODD. The more we reinforce boundaries the worse the behavior is getting. Hopefully that will settle down some but I'm not holding my breath. </p><p></p><p>It's so difficult finding the right balance with special needs kids. Supporting them with the things they need extra help with while at the same time ensuring they are clear on expectations and the consequences that follow. Sometimes I think he leaves school because of anxiety but sometimes I think it's because he just isn't feeling it. </p><p></p><p>ODAAT <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldMom61, post: 667000, member: 19537"] Thank you ladies! It's good to be back here. Every situation is so different and yet the same. MC has limitations, yes, but I also believe he's spoiled and stubborn and he needs to want to help himself. I don't expect 18 to mean the same for us as it does for people with typical kids but at some point I hope he engages a little bit and starts to consider what he wants out of life. Having grown up in an alcoholic family and living with a recovering alcoholic (sober many years now) I come by my enabling tendencies honestly. To me it means doing for others what they could, more importantly *should* be doing for themselves. husband and I are working to establish firmer boundaries. I would have to say the toughest part of life with MC at this point in time is the ODD. The more we reinforce boundaries the worse the behavior is getting. Hopefully that will settle down some but I'm not holding my breath. It's so difficult finding the right balance with special needs kids. Supporting them with the things they need extra help with while at the same time ensuring they are clear on expectations and the consequences that follow. Sometimes I think he leaves school because of anxiety but sometimes I think it's because he just isn't feeling it. ODAAT :) [/QUOTE]
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