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I agree that you HAVE to make the rules very clear, and maintain them for as long as you feel is necessary for your child. We also had the problem with a certain family member who thought all those rules were for everybody else, and she was doing whatever she wanted to with our child. It caused some problems for us and our baby's attachment health, and also caused us to repeat the guidelines to everyone in the family. I also gave a letter to our church pastor so he and his wife would understand our attachment parenting as well. We have strictly limited visitors, and outings to public places. And, you do have to let all those words of wisdom from well meaning, but unaware family members and friends go in one ear and right out the other. I hope your adoption is completed soon!!!
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