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She pointed out that I need to be more firm as I affirm/validate him so as to help him grow in terms of emotional health.

You can do this, especially since it's been brought up and you are now aware of it.

Our tester initially thought homeschooling would not be a good fit for us either. He later changed his mind after he got to know our family better.

At the beginning, I looked too permissive because I was ignoring C-dog's behavior in front of him. I didn't want him to think I was a mean mommy. Now he realizes I deal with the behavior, but only in front of people I feel comfortable with.