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In a message dated 8/9/99 9:29:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jillmca@... writes:

<< It was so scary when he was younger and I was such a "rotten" parent
(ask those parents with well behaved toddlers). I encourage all of you to
hang in there. >>

Ah, thanks for the kind words, coming at exactly the right time, as we're
struggling again (still?!) with respectful parenting of a spirited 4-1/2 year
old son. On good days we think of him in terms like "free spirited," "mind
of his own," "a leader, not a follower," "inquisitive and curious." Other
days I have less wonderful descriptions running through my mind. ::::sigh::::

We'll keep hanging in there, hoping and believing that what we're doing is
right, knowing that other parenting choices may alleviate some of the
stresses we face as parents but may not be the best choices for the long-term
well-being of our son.

Peace -- Debbie in CT, mom to Jesse since 11/94 and Leah since 5/98.