It would be nice to say we have harmony at home with the children out of school and everyone sequestered away, but that's not the case. My son and daughter work well together for a while and then an argument will break out, followed by violence.
We have never modeled violence, I don't think most parents do, but it's a way to get back at someone when words fail. My daughter irritates her brother and he is quick to push or shove. My daughter gets very upset with any violence, but also is willing to give as good as she gets.
It's going to be an interesting time, seeing how they get along during the time we'll all be alone together during COVID-19. Tomorrow is school at home again and that keeps them separated for a number of hours. The children will be potentially annoyed at us for all the work we're requesting of them. But that's fine with us. Education must continue.
The Big Boy Tiny Girl Camera Update: My son always, "accidentally" hits his sister. The cameras we have outdoors in the front and back yard have been our friend and their nemesis during this time. When an issue comes up, we review the footage and their stories seem to suddenly change once they're faced with evidence contrary to their initial story.
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