Reply from Shelley, Child's Age 12 - 3/27/02 - IP#: 65.212.41.81I'd like to say thank you to all that replied to my message... I would also like to reply to Maggie's advise/opinion that she posted in response to my message. My husband and I have spoken about my daughters situation, and have agreed that what we are doing is right for us and our daughter-not to say that it is right for someone else. We also believe that by my daughter being a bed-wetter, it has a negative affect on her own self-esteem... after all, what child/adult chooses to be a bedwetter and deal with the negative affects that surround it? So, by us not making a big deal out of her situation, we believe that her self-esteem won't be lowered more than it already is. We don't believe that we're being wishy-washy parents, or that we're putting any pressure on her. We are dealing with her bed-wetting in acceptance and with patience... accepting her for who she is,not what she does, and having patience hoping that one day she will be dry. Until then, we will go on to deal with this day by day, and just let her know that we love her. Thank you for your reply! |