tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post9123662386381495197..comments2023-07-04T09:13:20.827-06:00Comments on Kami's Khlopchyk: To Push or Not To PushKamis Khlopchykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891667631830654830noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-12993876628429488692012-02-01T17:39:07.716-06:002012-02-01T17:39:07.716-06:00There IS no right answer! Doesn't that suck? G...There IS no right answer! Doesn't that suck? Good luck with him. All kids are their own wonderful mess for us parents to figure out...tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-61235267203304608252012-01-29T13:39:46.171-06:002012-01-29T13:39:46.171-06:00No judgement from me, either. I know this parentin...No judgement from me, either. I know this parenting gig is hard work and we are all just trying to do our best! Sometimes we have found that we needed to "push" our boys, but it's knowing the amount of pushing that is okay and the amount that isn't. I guess it's more "encouragement" than pushing, but it can feel like hard work sometimes! You'll get there, and so will Jack. Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-25065594757542163812012-01-28T12:05:33.494-06:002012-01-28T12:05:33.494-06:00Groan, I totally know where you both are coming fr...Groan, I totally know where you both are coming from! Bethany is like that, she wails, sobs and repeats over and over "I can't do it" before she even tries. I try my best to encourage, push when necessary, give in to that when I should and all the other things I'm supposed to do. But most often I end up frustrated or mad. JUST DO IT! I never ask our girls to do something I think they are uncapable of doing, but I do want them to try things that are a challenge. It's important.<br /><br />I get where Jack/Bethany are coming from too. While I love a challenge and love to push for my best, I hate change. I hate to try new things, I'm petrified of failure and so I hear that little "I can't" voice in my own head too. It's just somehow, and I can't remember how, I learned to suffocate it. Maybe it's with my inner pillow and upper body strength I dunno. <br /><br />No judgement Kami. This parenting haul is hard, it's tricky and no matter what happens you are a great Mom. You're who He needs, always.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102106102102901103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-31064102017045459412012-01-27T14:34:48.919-06:002012-01-27T14:34:48.919-06:00That does sound frustrating. I know nothing about ...That does sound frustrating. I know nothing about 10-year-old boys, but Kaylie sure thinks Jack is cool, so you're doing something right. ;)Mrs. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311456187163028845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-51632395049904417912012-01-27T09:38:29.452-06:002012-01-27T09:38:29.452-06:00No judging! Just friends here listening to you wor...No judging! Just friends here listening to you work out this crazy maze of parenthood.<br /><br />I think you're doing a fantastic job. Push when you can, and leave it at that. Pick your battles, etc.<br /><br />xoxoAngellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084789720358907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-47356963598531385652012-01-26T20:28:09.551-06:002012-01-26T20:28:09.551-06:00tough call my friend! Tim was never "pushed&q...tough call my friend! Tim was never "pushed" to do any sports etc...and he wishes his parents had pushed harder. He is now learning to skate, while all his friends play pick up hockey like 2nd nature..but I';m sure at the time, he was a typical little stubborn boy and the word no was the immediate reaction.<br />I wish I knew how to help you..just know you are a wonderful mom...and Jack will do and become exactly who he is destined to become..with your support :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013429267019966644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-20593229415775414132012-01-26T17:44:25.301-06:002012-01-26T17:44:25.301-06:00you will get no judgment from me. We have the same...you will get no judgment from me. We have the same problem with our son. I worry about his social skills . He has a really hard time with other kids . Hang in there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923320324190097464noreply@blogger.com