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Perhaps the parent had these discussions with the kids before and 'Control yourselves!' was just a short-hand reminder to exercise some self-control. I wasn't t
by c22 3y ago
Perhaps the parent had these discussions with the kids before and 'Control yourselves!' was just a short-hand reminder to exercise some self-control. I wasn't there, so I have no context, but nothing about your story made it sound like the dad was thinking for the kids. (I'd expect that to sound more like 'Stop taking up the wnole sidewalk! Line up single file! Stand still!')
- uoaei 3y agoI've seen a lot of kids who "have ADHD" when what they really have are parents who are so anxious they won't let kids act for themselves due to dubious and worn-out "safety" arguments. Then the compulsion they develop is to fit in as much acting-out into their schedule as possible. This appeared to me another case of that.