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If homeschooling is a way of social isolating, does that then make it a form of child abuse?
That homeschooling can be used too isolate a child isn’t something to take with levity, with this intent, child abuse is imminent. Homeschooled children do not have the same daily contact as children who attend school. Because of this, homeschooling offers abusive parents a way to isolate their chilRead more
That homeschooling can be used too isolate a child isn’t something to take with levity, with this intent, child abuse is imminent. Homeschooled children do not have the same daily contact as children who attend school. Because of this, homeschooling offers abusive parents a way to isolate their children and thereby conceal and intensify their maltreatment. The abuse is worse when the abused kids are homeschooled, because their parents know they won’t have to hide their bruises. This homeschooling appears to have been designed to further isolate the child. The ability for abusive parents to use homeschooling to isolate their victims should not be taken lightly.
See lessHow can I stop excessive eating?
When you feel like eating, pause for a moment and ask yourself if you’re really hungry. Sometimes people get so focused on what they want to eat that they don’t stop and ask themselves why they want to eat. If you use food as a coping tool, you may be out of touch with the cues that signal hunger orRead more
When you feel like eating, pause for a moment and ask yourself if you’re really hungry. Sometimes people get so focused on what they want to eat that they don’t stop and ask themselves why they want to eat. If you use food as a coping tool, you may be out of touch with the cues that signal hunger or fullness, and it’s important to bring your awareness back to your body. Also, making a tweak to your environment can return your focus to your behavior and give you a chance to make a more purposeful decision. Like, if you always sit in a certain chair to eat, move it to a different place in the room — or sit somewhere else entirely.
See lessGive into cravings in moderation. Banning foods can cause you to overeat them later on. If you’re really craving something, even if you’re not hungry give yourself permission to have a small amount.