I see my issues in my kids even when they aren't feeling the same as I was when a child. For example, I might say something to them and they get a look on their face and I will assume they feel the way I did when I was a child and might have had something similar to me. I find it hard to just think they might be reacting as a normal child.
It all went pear shaped tonight and all 3 were sent to the step. Culminated in lots of shouting and DS answering back saying the most awful things - send us away then, it is what you want, and worse.
He is fine now but I know he must have been very upset and hurt as well as trying to be cook and not care.
Am I making any sense at all?