My parents are always telling me I should be disciplining my children differently.  Things are different than when they raised us.
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I can't take it anymore the stress from my parents. They don't acknowledge I am doing my best.
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I can see you are trying hard but aren't feeling acknowledged.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
It's so hard to not get the affirmation that I am doing a good job.
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What is it that they aren't affirming you on?
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They don't say that I made the best choices I could given the circumstances.
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I see that can be frustrating.
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Reflection of feelings
I want to cry every time they talk to me. I don't know how to communicate any better what I'm feeling.
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I see that you are communicating to them but they don't understand where you are coming from. That can be frustrating.
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
What can I do to please them?
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When did this start?
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When my children started getting in trouble at school
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When my children were in the same situation I felt a lot of heat too from my parents. It's helpful sometimes to talk to a school counselor. Have you tried that at all?
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That would maybe help. I have to see maybe they could help me with solving the situation.
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They have some experience with other families and maybe could connect you with people who are having similar issues. I've done that in the past.
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Self-disclosure
I see your point.
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Do you have other family members or friends who you could talk to?
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Yes, maybe my sister could help. She has children too.
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That sounds like a great plan to try.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Thanks so much for the help.
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It has been my pleasure. Is there anything else I can do?
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No thanks You have been of great help. Thanks so much.
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You are very welcome.
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Others
Have a nice day.
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You as well have a nice day.
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