Originally Posted by aquinas
Originally Posted by blackcat
The teacher last spring said that's probably what he is trying to do (manipulate me), however, that doesn't change the fact that he'd be thrilled if I kept him home and he has no interest in going to school.

Is it manipulation when a hungry child complains of hunger and asks for food?

Point well taken.

Children use whatever means they have available to try to get their needs met. Whether they choose the appropriate means is a separate issue from whether the needs are real.

...pronounced like the long vowel and first letter of the alphabet...