*November 30th* (with video)

"Watch today's video, then read the writing."


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Mrs. Podesta here has a point. "Difficult people are great actors." ... "Difficult people have an act."

Young child or teen, are you "difficult" sometimes when things don't go your way in your home? Do you argue, fight and otherwise act rudely against your parents or other family members when things don't go your way?

Perhaps you can say to yourself, "Well, other kids do it, so why can't I??!!!"

No, not really. Your parents are worth basic respect for the people they are in your life, and honor for what they do for you. Do you see this, or is it on some level a choice you have to be blind to it?

Well, the team of parents are learning to see your behavior for what it is. There is less and less pay-off for you when you act this way. When you are angry, you give your strength to others, nothing is gained by it.

Oh, and for the kids in the program who have turned things around in their lives and homes. Wow, you deserve so much the credit for the good work you are doing. It is "we" who are honored in working with you!!!

That's all for today. Thanks for listening...

(Jim Hogue, MA, MFT)

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