[Serra Britt]

Sometimes children know how to manipulate their parents to get what they want even if it's not the best way. I know my friend's son does the same to her. Sometimes you do need outside help, because you may know that you can't resist certain things on your own.

I know you said before that it's hard because your husband is away. I'm sure he helped a lot to enforce rules with your son, and also help you to not give in. With him being gone, not only do you have your emotional support missing, but also no one to remind you not to slip into the bad behaviors that you learned from your family while growing up. If my analysis is correct of course.