[joskids]

Jody, this child had more going on than food issues. He was extremely manipulative and I will not allow ANY CHILD to do that in my home. I never abused this child. He was well fed and always had healthy food to eat. He was HUGE when he came to me, MUCH TOO LARGE for his age. When he left, he was much healthier and much better behaved and was able to make a smooth transition to his new home - who also does not give in to the screaming tantrums. We were in the next room or same room. We turned his highchair away so that he would not get attention, the same I would do to any child who acted like that, keep them near me, but do not give them attention when they manipulate. He was held, loved, cuddled and well cared for in our home. I had caseworkers in and out of this home constantly because of delays and gave him STRONG RESOURCES in many different therapists and early intervention. I'm sorry you don't agree with me. Obviously we all parent differently. My children are respectful and much loved. We teach them how to survive in this world and not to think the world owes them something. We teach them to be responsible. We are considered excellent parents by all who know us. We believe in setting rules when a child first comes into a home, letting them know what they can and cannot do. When a child is doing the right thing, he is praised and praised and praised. And that's what we did for this little boy. He has become a wonderful 3 year old and we take pride in what we gave him in this home -- a sense of being responsible and of consequences.

Just my opinions.