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Anyone watching I hate mum on bbc1?

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 22:42

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moodlum · 09/02/2010 23:01

Can you imagine how exhausting it would be to constantly be referring violent arguments and crying children

Washersaurus · 09/02/2010 23:01

Is it wrong of me to think the mum sounds like a child telling tales....

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:01

I've noticed that Belle but I think the mother is terrified of him and his reactions

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moodlum · 09/02/2010 23:02

I meant refereeing, obviously..

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:03

I wonder how much would change for Adam with a strict discipline routine seeing as nothing is happening now, other than getting away with it (so it seems)

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BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:03

So, in my based on no experience of either having boys or a child over 2.5, I would say that Ryan needs a lot of love and hugs and that Adam needs to learn consequences of his actions. I'm the new Gina Ford!

Washersaurus · 09/02/2010 23:04

I don't think he needed much reprimanding tbh - surely his behaviour was just a reaction to the imminent meeting regarding his behaviour etc? I think she actually missed an opportunity to talk to him about how he feels (without flashcards).

ThatVikRinA22 · 09/02/2010 23:05

lewis genuinely dont know - all i can view this from is my own personal experience, and maybe i am just very lucky to have a child with aspergers who is "un-angry" but aspergers or no - i can tell you now i never tolerated rude, violent or bad behaviour from him or my NT daughter, i parented them much the same in that respect and feel i have been very lucky(??). id like to think i parented them both with oodles of common sense, yes my DS has special needs which i do accommodate, but he has always needed boundaries and thats what he got. im sure i sound smug....sorry. im not. its hard work. he is 18 now and of course its never been plain sailing but i feel immensely proud of him. he is a good egg.

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:07

No, you don't sound smug - you sound sensible and like you've done what you could and what you thought was best

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BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:08

And, to echo an earlier post, I'm not sure this should be filmed. Also, not sure I should be watching it. Compelled now though.

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:09

I really feel for Ryan (is that his name - the teenager)

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Washersaurus · 09/02/2010 23:12

Why does Adam's mum keep setting herself up for confrontation with Adam?

BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:13

Yes, me too Lewis.

Adam, however, is a little sod.

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:13

goodness knows... I hope watching themselves back helps

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:14

interesting that he doesn't hurt his (strict and authoritative) dad, isn't it?

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Washersaurus · 09/02/2010 23:15

I feel for Adam actually.

Washersaurus · 09/02/2010 23:15

I would sooo never let anyone film my family disputes

BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:17

Washer he seems so lost but I think he needs some consequence to actions. If he only does that at home, it's got to be about discipline/boundaries, hasn't it?

Genuinely interested - no experience of this at all.

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:17

me neither!! I'm far from perfect and quite often find myself shouting upstairs at DS to stop banging or whatever instead of going up the stairs to do it calmly

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BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:17

Poor Ryan...

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:18

and the fact that he doesn't do it to his dad either who seems far stricter / taking less mucking about

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:19

ryan just needs a damn long hug it seems!

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poutine · 09/02/2010 23:19

Washersaurus, what makes you think that Adam's mum keep setting herself up for confrontation? I'd genuinely like to know as I can't see it and I am wondering if my inability to see it is a possible reason for a situation I'm in myself.

BelleDameSansMerci · 09/02/2010 23:20

How can Ryan's mother sit next to him when he's crying and not hug him? Strongly suspect some of his issues are about his stepfather to be, actually...

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Alambil · 09/02/2010 23:21

Belle, he said earlier she's changed since SF arrived

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