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When will my son start helping himself?
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<blockquote data-quote="everywoman" data-source="post: 204366" data-attributes="member: 1436"><p>Bertie, it may take a while, and some more hard knocks from life, before he steps up and begins to take care of himself. Mine had manipulated me for so long. Finally, after I wised up, I called his bluff. I told him that I knew what he was doing. Now, when he starts, I don't respond with anything but "That's too bad." or "I'm sorry to hear that; I'm sure you'll work it out." If I even give a suggestion, it just fuels him to try harder. Our kids are not stupid. They can figure out how to get help on their own. Step back. Pray. Find a hobby. Go out and see friends. Don't answer the phone every time he calls. Hugs. I know it's hard.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everywoman, post: 204366, member: 1436"] Bertie, it may take a while, and some more hard knocks from life, before he steps up and begins to take care of himself. Mine had manipulated me for so long. Finally, after I wised up, I called his bluff. I told him that I knew what he was doing. Now, when he starts, I don't respond with anything but "That's too bad." or "I'm sorry to hear that; I'm sure you'll work it out." If I even give a suggestion, it just fuels him to try harder. Our kids are not stupid. They can figure out how to get help on their own. Step back. Pray. Find a hobby. Go out and see friends. Don't answer the phone every time he calls. Hugs. I know it's hard. [/QUOTE]
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