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07.09.08, 16:57 PM General Topics
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WWYD: took my sick db to an outdoor event my 6 y.o. daughter was very excited to attend. Upon our arrival DD ran off - not to be seen for nearly an hour while my poor sick baby, security personnel and myself hunted all over the 100 degree park for her. This has never happened before and she says she was so excited she "forgot" about us. She is upstairs in her room now, no story or supper and of course we left the event as soon as she was found. Is this appropriate punishment? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 04:57 PM Flag
 

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imo yes. I'm old school and her getting lost for an hour with you very worried is not to be treated lightly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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i think you done good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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ITA. That would have scared the crap outta me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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my worst fear... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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yes although I'm reluctant to withhold dinner as a punishment (not reluctant to withhold dessert tho). boy would I be angry if my dd did that (which she undoubtedly will some day). your dd may be a bit old for this (she should know better) but I have a little plastic bear that I can attach to dd's shoe, and I keep the other part of it with a button that causes the bear to beep loudly if I press it. can't recall where I got it tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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smart idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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np I'm with you on the dinner. Make her something you know she doesn't like and take it to her room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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you did what I would have. BTW what was this event that she was so excited about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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sample sale at Dolce & Gabbana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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she loves what they're doing with bold colors ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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you must have been beside yourself! I have never lost dc but it is one of my greatest fears in life! thank goodness you found her and she was okay. as far as punishment goes, you were the one who lost her but she does need to learn to stay near you. i think your punishment was really harsh but you are the mother so it's up to you. i would have used the time you punished her differently and taken away some other privilege but i'm sure your concern has had a significant impact on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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np: sorry but this is not OP's fault. Her dd ran off. Not like OP was wearing her on a chain and lost her. Her kid ran off. I also don't think she was harsh. I'm sure she will or may have talked to her about what went on but IMO the punishment fit the crime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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i never said that the punishment didn't fit the crime i simply said I would have handled it differently. everyone learned a lesson in this. set the rules before you attend an event like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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OP: I agree I should have reiterated the rules - although she is getting very old to still be doing this - I wonder what your punishment would be? Just trying to learn some different approaches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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you did say her punishment was harsh and you blamed OP for her dd being lost. Maybe I misread what you wrote but this is how I took it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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