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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 10/22/03
Time: 9:44:44 AM
Remote Name: 199.217.208.172
Julie,
Steve gave you a good suggestion for helping your son's friends learn to give everyone their fair turn. You may also want to consider talking with your son to figure out good ways for him to get this message across himself, so he can handle the situation when you aren't around. For example, he could decide that he is O.K. with telling his friends "stop, please let me finish" or "please let me talk", or work out a signal with them (e.g., index finger or hand up in the air) to let them know he wants a turn. Being interrupted is a typical problem for all of us, and we all need to be armed with techniques that let us get a word in edgewise in a positive way!
Best wishes to you and your son,
Lynne