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September 4, 2007, 6:42 pm PDT
 Quote From: nightangel1282 After watching the show, I believe that Dr. Phil was right on both accounts... for the first child, it could very well be a combination of something wrong with his body, as well as the inconsistencies of the parenting. Both parents have to be in agreement and in full support of one another when it comes to disciplining children, whatever methods they decide to use. That way, the children can't turn to the other parent as a means of escaping their punishment. But a question I have for the mother of the first child is...
WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU DOING FEEDING CHOCOLATE TO YOUR CHILD WHEN YOU KNEW HE'S ALLERGIC?! Couldn't that be FATAL in some cases?! If my child was allergic to chocolate and he wanted some, I don't care if he was throwing himself onto the floor and screaming at the top of his lungs!! You don't feed your child food when they're allergic to it!!
For the second child, again, Dr. Phil was right on IMO. Being a twin, he wants to create a unique identity for himself and acting out in the way that he is is providing that. Also, the inconsistencies in disciplining him for his behavior is also a contributing factor, and I think that if they stick to their guns, so to speak, that their child will be straightening out before the situation escalates to dangerous levels.
And I agree with those of you that were mentioning removing those pets from that one home, at least until the child mellows out. Those animals don't need that kind of abuse, and I find it sad that they've had to endure it for as long as they have.
Both of these families will be in my thoughts and I hope that their situations get better in the future.
Nightangel1282 After watching the show, I believe that Dr. Phil was right on both accounts. I truly agree w/ what was said here. I missed the part about feeding the child chocolate and having an allergy. That was just not smart to do and I wouldn't have admitted to that. Cole's story was chilling. I too noticed the animals backing away from that child. My first reaction, being from the midwest we believed in a spanking every now and again. I was watching and I wanted to come through the TV and give him a thrashing. He would have had soap permanently taped in his mouth. But that child was cold, rude and seemingly didn't have any fear for anything. I would wonder if there is another reason for the anger. I was curious to see what his school had to say about his behavior. And if anything was done. Did they discussed about this child having some issues. I believe that we all have a hand in how children are raised. I think the stigma of a child w/ behaviorall problems also had tons to do with that family trying to bring this kid up right. I say, test him till he can't stand it. Everythingn from a neuropsychological standpoint to a pediatrician's view point. And yes, you can tell a doctor, 'Yeah, I know my kids better than you.' And then move on. OH and let me not start on the 6 y/o. Mom is just a brut to let him run all over them like that. She will get it in the end if he doesn't get himself together. |
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