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I'd like to have language to describe to my 5 year olds, the difference between "mommy and daddy", and "other family members".
I'd like to have either a special word or phrase that describes "children and parents"; or a phrase that describes "other family", that is appropriate for 5 year olds.
"other family" will include grandparents.
Any suggestions?
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ME: H, 35, married 9 years. 3 young sons
W:32, series of online "friendships"
1st D-day: some time 2004 (online EA) OM broke off, NC june 2005, but no recovery plan
2nd D-day: june 20th, 2006("ILY" to "friend"). W moved out next day.
Oct 2006, starts being around a 3rd guy instead. Mar 2007, stopped?
Current status: Separated. W filed D. in July 2006, served Dec 11th, my response filed Jan 8th
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How about "immediate" and "extended"?
BH - me 53, ONS 1979
FWW - 51, 2 EA's, 1 PA
Last D-Day, Sep. 30, 2003
Last Contact/recovery began 2-26-04
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good words for adults, but doesnt sound too good for 5 year olds...? nor does "immediate family" sound very intimate for a 5 year old, I'm thinking. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> any other ideas?
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inner circle, outer circle?
BH - me 53, ONS 1979
FWW - 51, 2 EA's, 1 PA
Last D-Day, Sep. 30, 2003
Last Contact/recovery began 2-26-04
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techie... FWIW, I asked my DD6 if she knew the difference between immediate and extended family...She did and was able to fully explain the concept and give examples...Children are more intelligent than we often give them credit for, ya know? Give your kids the chance to show off for you! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Mrs. W
FWW ~ 47 ~ MeFBH ~ 50 ~ MrWonderingDD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered
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thanks for the tip. but yours is 6. mine are just about to turn 5. I dont think they can even say "immediate" clearly yet ;-)
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thanks for the tip. but yours is 6. mine are just about to turn 5. I dont think they can even say "immediate" clearly yet ;-) Oh, I gotcha! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I often forget that our DD is SUPER VERBOSE...It's just what we are used to...She has been speaking plainly since the age of 10 months, and LOL, she NEVER shuts up! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And HEY, that was MY job around here! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Hmmm...I'll think on it and see if I come up with anything useful...dunno right now...What exactly are you trying to convey to them techie? Mrs. W
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Basically, just along the lines of what I said:
"mommy and daddy are special". Yes, we have other family, but there is no substitute for mommy and daddy.
Which is rather critical in my case, because I feel like my wife is trying to replace "mommy and daddy", with "mommy, grandma, and grandad", to some degree.
It seems like she's trying to put the four of us on an equal footing with the children, so that if they have 3 out of 4, they'll be happy. I'm afraid that she might be trying to organize the 3 of them to replace the two of us as the main "stable familiy unit" in their lives.
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ME: H, 35, married 9 years. 3 young sons
W:32, series of online "friendships"
1st D-day: some time 2004 (online EA) OM broke off, NC june 2005, but no recovery plan
2nd D-day: june 20th, 2006("ILY" to "friend"). W moved out next day.
Oct 2006, starts being around a 3rd guy instead. Mar 2007, stopped?
Current status: Separated. W filed D. in July 2006, served Dec 11th, my response filed Jan 8th
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techie...
You know, you might want to put a shout out to star*fish for help in this situation...It sounds like something that she might be able to really help you with...
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