Ok, I don’t know the best way to approach this issue with W. I’ve always been the disciplinarian in our household. Well, things aren’t quite the same anymore. W has the kids more than I do and I think most of the time (not always) mothers are the nurturing ones. Not to say I am not caring, I am but I also make sure to discipline.
My W says our kids have been acting up and she’s always telling me to talk to the kids. If I had a nickel for every time W has told me “you need to talk to the kids!” I would be a freakin millionaire! It can’t be just me to do it. I am sorry, it won’t work unless BOTH of us discipline. IMO discipline is very important and even more so now. Kids want it and they need it.
So here’s my question. I would prefer to avoid a joint counseling session when tackling the subject with W. At the same time I know I am not in the best position to tell her she need to do more disciplining. I am sure she will come back with some excuse like “I am so busy with the kids, I don’t have time to do that, I have enough on my plate as it is”.
I am sure there’s many others on this board that have dealt with this issue and I want to make sure I can be somewhat effective and diplomatic when I bring up the subject with her. Thank you for any input.
