Deactivate!!

:: Pushing Buttons ::
When toddlers get ahold of computer keyboards,
telephones, or any other gadgetry, they go wild
pushing buttons! They're driven to discover the
magical powers at their fingertips.

At any age, children are driven to push their parents'
"buttons" too! Not because they're "naughty" but for
two reasons:

1. They need to know what's there -- to map the
    emotional terrain and keep the map up to date.

2. It's an efficient way to get their parents'
    heightened attention *and* feel more powerful.

When your child pushes your buttons, s/he's doing you
a favor: revealing that you've given your power away
to the triggering behavior or conditions.

When you de-activate your buttons -- consciously
choosing to stay Connected and Present, regardless of
conditions and behavior -- you reclaim your Authentic
Power! You cease to be someone who can be controlled
like a mindless machine.

And your child will lose interest in the buttons
you've de-activated, especially if you're also helping
him or her find better ways to feel powerful.

http://dailygroove.net/pushing-buttons

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