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Expert Profile: Leslie Truex

Expertise: I am a parent of two, but also I'm a social worker with over 15 year experience working with children and families. I can provide many tips and techniques to help with child behavior, interventions for specific behavioral issues, ideas to help children through difficult times such as divorce or grief, hints on keeping the family running smoothly, and tips for developing confident, happy children.

Experience in the area
I have a master's in social work and over 15 years experience working with children and families. I have worked in schools, public health, mental health and adoption agencies providing parent education courses and children's groups.

Education/Credentials
BA in Psychology and MSW.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject Spanking, like religion and politics is a topic most people avoid, but here is my two cents. Physical punishment for adults, except in extreme cases (ie murder) is inconceivible. You don't get a spanking for speeding even though you know better. The US was appalled when the young man got whipped for vandalism in the Philippines, but how many children have been spanked for coloring on the walls?

What do you like about this subject? I believe that by understanding children's behavior, it becomes easier to manage. I also believe that raising well-behaved and happy children doesn't happen in the moments of discipline, but in all the other moments parents spend with them. So I enjoy helping parents understand and truly celebrate their children.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: The terrible two's resurface again in the teen years. The goal of the two year and the teenage are the same, seperate from parents into an individual being.

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Prestige Points: 3420
Knowledge	9.86 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	9.96 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		342

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
8	9	10	10	09/04/08
10	10	10	10	09/04/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	08/22/08
10	10	10	10	08/20/08

User Comments

Thank you so much for your advice
(Daya on 09/04/08)

Thank you very much for your time!
(Ron Davis on 09/04/08)

Thank you. I will have that discussion with my daughter. Your information has been great..
(Nancy on 08/26/08)

Thank you for the quick and knowledgable response. My husband and I have scheduled an appointment with the school personnel(teachers, counselors, etc
(Sharice Manning on 08/22/08)

Thanks so much this makes great sense.
(Chris on 08/20/08)

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Recent Answers from Leslie Truex

2008-09-02 9 year old daughter's questions: Hi Nicole, The process of making babies is not a "bad" topic. Its a part of nature. Your daughter asked if the hamster would need a male partner to have babies and the answer is yes. Question answered...

2008-09-01 Ex-wife and new Boyfriend showering with my 7yr old!: Hi Ron, Victims of abuse often have poor understandings of boundaries which may be the case here. I agree that your wife and especially her boyfriend should not be showering together with your son. If...

2008-08-27 inappropriate behavior: Hi Elisa, I would recommend going to the book store and browsing the selection they have there. Most are good, but because of the subject matter, I think it helps to have you look at them to determine...

2008-08-26 inappropriate behavior: Hi Elisa, While curiosity about body parts is common at this age, it doesn't usually manifest like this. I have some concerns that dad may be overstepping what may appropriate. It could be abuse or simply...

2008-08-24 building self esteem: Hello Donna, As people get older its harder and harder to build self-esteem. In some ways, your child needs to take control and learn how to feel more confident on her/her own. However, people begin to...