Seriousness That Changed You

[Griff]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

There has to be more to it than the nurturing.

Nature via Nurture

We've all got biological limitations but the way we are or are not nurtured alters our performance within those parameters.

The question to ask is why is the child pushing buttons? I'd argue that it is a form of communication developed because of limitations enforced by the childs biology and/or his environment. OC's looks like a perfect storm. The child is obviously limited in capacity but when he does ask a question clearly he gets pounded for it. When I was in high school one of my friends ran away from home. He landed at our house, because while my folks were tough, they were also predictable and fair. OC, as hard as it is to hear, you are running an unpredictable house where communication isn't taking place through normal channels. Please do not pursue the adoption of another child.

[OnyxCougar]

Originally Posted by Griff

OC, as hard as it is to hear, you are running an unpredictable house where communication isn't taking place through normal channels. Please do not pursue the adoption of another child.

..... I don't even know how to respond to that.....

[Griff]

Originally Posted by OnyxCougar

..... I don't even know how to respond to that.....

If I've misread the situation, I apologize. I know it is impossible to paint the complete picture with words.