tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126874759853767120.post5914105124586755352..comments2023-06-09T03:24:07.789-07:00Comments on Oh the places we'll go: The "R" wordBlessed with Boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04764109747087733076noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126874759853767120.post-4005660930934725042013-11-24T09:20:56.524-08:002013-11-24T09:20:56.524-08:00I am not sure if it helps but I have an idea.
I ...I am not sure if it helps but I have an idea. <br />I am not sure if you have any dogs, but sometimes they get their mouths onto something they shouldn't. This could be nice clothing, garbage, or something that could hurt them if you don't take it away soon. I have find it very difficult to just try to take it away from them; a big reason is they don't want to give it up. It is much easier to try to switch it with something else they like, such as their favorite toy. This way everyone wins. They get something they want and you have the thing you didn't want them to have.<br />I have found that the concept can be used with people, too. So instead of working on ending the use of the word, you have them using other things to say. This may seem obvious or easier said than done; and you will probably be right. The thing is that it is hard to tell someone how to stop doing something, but you can convince them to do something else. For example, I would imagine the thing that hurts the most about the "r" word is that it emphasizes weakness. It might be easier to share your sons' strengths. Hope this helps, and if it doesn't, hope it at least brings comfort that someone else is trying to help.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935934783563737750noreply@blogger.com