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- “I cannot beat my child so… I am helpless (or weak)”.
- “The only alternative to escalation (or counterattack) is to give in”
- “If I ask for help as a parent means I am weak, and will make things worse”
- “Defending myself from my child’s attacks is an unacceptable form of violence”
- “Conflicts are bad, and should be avoided or ignored”
- “Children’s violent behaviors are parents’ fault”
- “My child is impulsive/has a conduct disorder”
- “I must protect my child; I cannot turn them in”.
- “I have lost the battle”
- “In order to avoid giving in, I have to respond immediately”
