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Subject: Re: parenting advice requested

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geo

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Date Posted: 10/27/04 11:51:09am
In reply to: krz 's message, "parenting advice requested" on 10/27/04 11:12:08am

we talked about it at breakfast this morning. I asked him if other kids were making fun of the costume, and reminded him they thought it was cool in the morning and were asking to try it on when I picked him up. He said they were picking the fruit/veggies off it. I don't think they said anything negative - at least Tommy didn't say they did.

I told him he wasn't getting another costume, you have to wear one to go trick-or-treating, and his friends won't be around to try to pick the fruit off.

>Tommy -
>
>Made our halloween costume this year (a 'head on a
>silver platter) - Tommy embarrassed at school during
>the costume parade because his was the only home made
>one (didn't feel at all uncomfortable going to school
>and got praise from kids and teachers). He's feeling
>different and sad.
>
>Now saying not wanting to trick or treat because of
>the costume issue. I've pretty much said the home
>made one is better because it represents time he and I
>spent together, etc..... not to mention it looks
>pretty cool.
>
>Still sad - we're talking tears here - big crocodile
>tears not hissy fit ones. Any other ways to talk
>about this? I'm not inclined to go out and buy him a
>costume, Lord knows what Skinnerian behavior I would
>reinforce down the line, although don't think I didn't
>consider it.

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Subject	Author	Date
"spoiled rotten" (*) what a wonderful expression!	tjm	10/27/04 12:03:28pm

Re: "spoiled rotten" (*) what a wonderful expression!	krz	10/27/04 12:22:50pm

Re: "spoiled rotten" (*) what a wonderful expression!	geo	10/27/04 12:55:29pm

the compromise	krz	10/28/04 6:04:46am
its curious what can make us cry! -- pa, 10/28/04 4:23:08pm Re: its curious what can make us cry! -- pjk, 10/28/04 11:52:55pm