can't see the forest for the trees

[2_dents]

i watched this "brat camp" show last night which is about these "troubled" kids being sent to a wilderness camp as an intense form of therapy for their dysfunction, whatever it may be

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[juliejutland]

Yeah, I have mixed feelings about that. I personally know people who aren't very good at raising children and also know the kids who are HELLIONS as a result. It's a tough call to say what to do next at this point. :/ You can't let the kid continue to run wild... but at the same time, you can't SCOLD him/her for acting out as a result of their insecurities or misguided examples. It just sucks. We need to resort to the old fashioned days of picking your switch off the tree and getting BEAT TO A PULP with it. (so kidding) I think it all really stems from how much time a parent spends with their kid - focussing JUST on them and thier education and such. Quality time is KEY. (but who has all the answers? certainly not the single/no children 32 year old.)

[2_dents]

oooh, that reminds me...i have to beat my kid tonite.

thanks.

[juliejutland]

yeah, you gotta keep on that. You don't want him getting the upper hand. And when he does... then you guys can start fighting each OTHER! YEAH!! ;)