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How far do you go to indulge the obsessions?

andyjay

Hi All,

My 12 year old daughter is obsessed with dogs (we think she has Aspergers, undiagnosed as yet) she always has been for as long as I can remember.

We have one dog already, who is her best friend in the whole world and I've just agreed to let her have a second, telling her that this is her last one.

She spoils the dog we have, although she looks after him well and I've resisted introducing another into our family for a while.

The problem is that I've had a very negative response from people I've told, people saying that I shouldn't indulge her obsession so much. Do people think I'm being silly by agreeing to the other dog or will it be good for her?

I'm starting to feel very confused.

Thanks

Andrea

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  • Hi,

    One thing your child will give is total devotion unlike the can I have can I have can I have a hamster knowing full well you will be looking after said animal so go for it you know your child best...... My 9 year olds obsession is anything that gets a reaction ie turning taps on watching washing machines go round again and again but it's what he does so at the last count we have had 3 washing machines 2 tumble driers and 10 personal DVD players and 2 touch screen pcs he has worn out oh and flooded the bathroom twice and kitchen once, he's gonna bankrupt me the little angel.......good luck....

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  • Hi,

    One thing your child will give is total devotion unlike the can I have can I have can I have a hamster knowing full well you will be looking after said animal so go for it you know your child best...... My 9 year olds obsession is anything that gets a reaction ie turning taps on watching washing machines go round again and again but it's what he does so at the last count we have had 3 washing machines 2 tumble driers and 10 personal DVD players and 2 touch screen pcs he has worn out oh and flooded the bathroom twice and kitchen once, he's gonna bankrupt me the little angel.......good luck....

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