Thursday, October 4, 2012  The Challenge of Boys...  So my
boys...Ethan is 11, Jonah is 8. Jonah is just your typical
ordinary boy. Ethan has autism, ADHD, SPD, and other stuff. They
have always been challenging, whether it's their behavior or
medical issues. But they have never been as challenging as they
are right now!  Maybe it's the age? I don't know. I've never had
boys this age before.   When Ethan was 8 and in 3rd grade, he
had his best year ever! After that, he regressed due to
circumstances beyond his control and we're still trying to help
him get back there.   As far as Jonah is concerned, I'm just at
a loss.   I don't care so much about the boy humor, the potty
jokes, etc. But what I don't like is the general disrespect and
non-compliance.  Now, they'll apologize afterwards...they know I
don't allow it. But they do it anyway.   Are they testing to
make sure limits are still there? Are they trying to see what
punishments I will enforce without Daddy being home during the
week? Are they just trying t