as a daughter of an Aspie mother... I will say it helps a lot that she apologizes after she wakes up from her temper tantrums. If there are any aspie parents reading this who "lose it" sometimes, learn to apologize to your kids. It really does help in the minor cases of arguing, but if you find you are dishing out actual physical abuse, that is crossing a line where apologizing is not enough. You seriously need help and and should find ways to limit your stress so that you don't get so overwhelmed. Perhaps hiring a "mother's helper" - either a babysitter to be with the kids while you are also there, or a housecleaner so you can enjoy time with the kids.
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as a daughter of an Aspie mother... I will say it helps a lot that she apologizes after she wakes up from her temper tantrums. If there are any aspie parents reading this who "lose it" sometimes, learn to apologize to your kids. It really does help in the minor cases of arguing, but if you find you are dishing out actual physical abuse, that is crossing a line where apologizing is not enough. You seriously need help and and should find ways to limit your stress so that you don't get so overwhelmed. Perhaps hiring a "mother's helper" - either a babysitter to be with the kids while you are also there, or a housecleaner so you can enjoy time with the kids.
July 19, 2012 - 5:14pmThis Comment
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