Reaction to the "Cutting Edge" Programme
http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=9&threadid=10079
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I agree with many of the comments here about how brave the parents were (especially the mother) to admit their feelings so honestly on television. I too have experienced similar emotions to that shown by the mother and as a result have sought help from CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services).
I think the biggest lesson anyone can learn about parenting is how your children's behaviour will echo your own. I had a violent upbringing and could see me following the same pattern. Thankfully I had a very supportive health visitor who put me in touch with CAMHS. Hopefully I will be able to break the pattern and learn to raise my children without resorting to anger and violence.
Just seeing what an emotional wreck the mother was after giving her daughter the goodnight kiss demonstrates how deep rooted her problems are. I sincerely hope that she gets some support for herself as she is so obviously in pain. I think every new parent should be given the opportunity to see something like this.
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