SAH/WOH - Why?
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SAH/WOH - Why?
| Mon, 02-20-2006 - 7:41am |
I am sure this has been done before but I was wondering this in light of recent posts lately.
Why did you decide to sah/woh?
Was it a choice or something expected of you?
Was your plan to sah/woh though out or impulsive? Long-term or short-term?

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BTDT.
Well, kinda. My scenario was the kid who wouldn't leave the store. So, I left the store. Without him. Of course, I could see him through the window, but, being much taller than a 4yo, he couldn't see me. It didn't take 45 min for him though .. took about 2 minutes. And he was at the door going "Mom? I want to go home."
Now, if he ever balks at leaving I say "Fine. Stay. I'll go home by myself." and walk away. He follows along, knowing that I might just leave him ... for a second or two. That's consequence enough.
I don't know about that, but I am a child of parents who were never ever allowed to miss school for any reason, perhaps that's the difference?
PumpkinAngel
I used to do something similar with ds as well.
Excuse me, you are right.
PumpkinAngel
Heck, my company gives me 2 personal days (paid)
PumpkinAngel
Who better to know when they need some down time than the child themselves?
PumpkinAngel
Really?
PumpkinAngel
I don't recall saying that my way is the right way for anyone but my own children nor do I recall saying that the other way was damaging to their children.
PumpkinAngel
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