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magical thyme

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15. it's time for him to learn about personal boundaries and private space

Reply to IdaBriggs (Original post)

Fri Aug 29, 2014, 10:57 AM

Aug 2014

and how it is rude to cross those lines with other people. And as written above, that it can be perceived as suggesting somebody is fat, which is why you don't want to cross people's personal boundaries. You don't know "their story" and it is not your business unless *they* choose to share. Just like he might not like sharing [insert embarassing personal story] with every person he meets.

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Parenting Advice Please: Will my 7 year old boy make it to 8? [View all] IdaBriggs Aug 2014 OP

I would suggest you have the discussion with him--again-- mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #1

You make logical sense. Maybe if I frame it "rude" and "learn the rules" -- IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #4

you could explain why it is rude by saying orleans Aug 2014 #5

Good luck with that one, Ida. He sounds like my youngest when he was that age. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #2

Yup - and unfortunately, I am seeing some of my own behavior coming back at me from my youth! IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #3

TELL HIM the advice that is practical for ALL Skittles Aug 2014 #6

What skittles said. MissB Aug 2014 #9

mnhtnbb & orleans have given good advice irisblue Aug 2014 #7

My youngest will be 24 this week. redwitch Aug 2014 #8

Might he be dissatisfied with the information you're giving him... Barack_America Aug 2014 #10

No advice on how to make him stop but pipi_k Aug 2014 #11

It was at around this age that I taught my two the number one rule vanlassie Aug 2014 #12

Just laugh about it dr.strangelove Aug 2014 #13

I am generally not in favor of armchair psychologizing Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #14

it's time for him to learn about personal boundaries and private space magical thyme Aug 2014 #15

"We've talked about why it is rude/impolite/inappropriate." JVS Aug 2014 #16