Dear Abby...

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

OSP is not easily intimidated... Never has been. Especially if he knows there's not shit that the 'intimidator' is going to do...

Intimidation really isn't all of it. I mean, I deal with - and have dealt with some incredibly difficult kids [and adults ]. I'd rather deal with the difficult cases long before the "normal" ones.

It's all about knowing what gets them to pay attention.

I know I mentioned it in an earlier post. But, no one has gone there. Raising kids isn't that different than training animals. Would you hit a cat if it didn't do what you expected? What would happen, other than it running scared from you or it acting out MORE? Think about that - now, think about doing something different with a child. Most children can be reasoned with to an extent, AT THEIR LEVEL.

I'm NOT saying pleading with them. I'm not saying you DEAL with them. I'm saying... they WILL respect what you do and want without you ever raising a hand to them.