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In a message dated 11/16/2007 9:13:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

She wants to lay in my bed, hug on me (which
I love) but then she doesn't get anything done and I will not allow
those rabbits to sit out there hungry and thirsty while she gets her
tummy filled. <<<<<<<

Just focusing on the rabbits. I see that your concern is that the rabbits
need to be fed. Your daughter has other things on her mind, which she is 7
and will probably take reminding. I am assuming that the rabbits are something
she wants to do. If she takes care of them around the same time each day
then they will be fine. They don't know what she is doing, that she is eating,
snuggling, playing. Also what we have here are the automatic water and
food dispensers. So we don't have to worry about them, and can go on vacations
etc, without concern. That might be something to consider as well.

I think looking at things from both sides helps. When my boys want
something and I want something different, it helps to step back look at the
situation, try to understand each other's wants and needs and work out a solution that
is agreeable to all of us. I am sure if you think about it more you could
come up with other solutions as well.


Welcome to unschooling!! You should try to find at least one other
unschooling family near you to hang out with, talk to etc. It is so nice. But the
whole change in your thought process can be a little overwhelming for some
people. And it can be hard to let go of old habits. Just try to think about
why you do things the way you do, is it because of habit?, what are your
daughter's thoughts on the topic etc. ?




Pam G

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