On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:07:45 -0800, Susan Kasten <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > He equated sick kids and normal >kids. His statement was that during his private practice he worked with >very sick kids in the hospital. When the parents came and layed in bed >with them, they regressed. So, naturally all kids, sick, well, >"normal", not normal--they will all regress. Totally crazy thinking. >He said, "Studies show..." but quoted nothing but his hospital >experience. I thought about writing him, but I got a horried headache >after seeing that, turned it off and went to bed! Any ideas for >responding? Is it worth it? Maybe a hundred messages would make a >difference. He did say he would get mail over this! >Sue Kasten, RN, IBCLC >Dexter, Oregon, USA > > *********************************************** >The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned >LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) >mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: >http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Yes, children respond naturally to stress or as Dr. Phil said "regeress" in the presence of parents. I'd like to quote James Helms "The Child under six". "Tears -- no fears". What looks like regression is in fact may be childs real feelings coming out as opposed to fear masking stress in a child. It is better to "regress" with a parent, than to hide all your fears and later need extensive therapy. Natalie Wilson. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html