I've posted a couple times on here before about my son's behavioral issues. Basically, he was prone to total meltdowns and tantrums when he wouldn't get his way, while being an absolute angel for his dad (my ex-husband), friends and teachers at school, and everyone else. To complicate matters, he's a few inches taller than me (at 11!) and can have an aggressive streak.Well, since the summer started it's like a switch has been flipped. He is the sweetest thing to me now. Very calm and relaxed. He tells me he loves me multiple times a day and snuggles with me on the couch. One time after he did this I just went to the bathroom and cried, because I had gotten so used to him being awful to me.We've had a couple life changes in the past few months, and I'm wondering if they've made a difference. We moved to a new apartment in a beautiful area and there are a bunch of kids he plays with in the complex. We got a cat he loves and is so gentle with. I put us both on a healthier diet. Stricter limits on TV and video game time.I've always been about rules and boundaries, while my ex lets him do whatever he wants (he sees him twice a month). People have told me that one day he will appreciate that, but I never really believed it. At 11 years old, could he actually be reaching that "mom is alright" phase?I know he's going to challenge me again in the future, but for now I hope this lasts a while. I just wanted to see what other people thought. via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/29RNHzg
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