Following are some, but certainly not all of the symptoms for Should-itis. If you think that you many suffer from Should-itis, you should consult your Maker.
1) Wondering to yourself what God was thinking when He gave you this child to raise.
2) Crying out to God for much wisdom as to how to raise this child because you are sure you’re not equipped to do it.
3) Comparing your child to others.
4) When you really stop to listen to yourself, you realize that the word “should” is used more often than not in your vocabulary. As in, “He SHOULD be able to get his school work done without me holding his hand.”
5) Having moments when you look at your child and see that the light is on, but wonder if anyone is home.
6) Daily you go head-to-head with your child and feel that you just don’t understand them.
7) It becomes a normal feeling to want to pull out your hair.
This is not an exhaustive list of the symptoms and you don’t necessarily have to have all of these symptoms to suffer from Should-itis. Only a few could be a clue you need to seek help. Don’t worry, I’ve gone through this trial and will be here to help you, but again, you should consult The Counselor.
To be continued…the diagnosis.
