Do not label your child a "bully" or an "attacker." Say “That was a scary choice,” not “You are scary.”
The goal is to get into your little sister’s room without the floorboards creaking. This requires reconnaissance. Know which boards squeak and which hinges need a little WD-40 (or just some clever timing with the air conditioner hum). night attack on little sis%21
| Phase | Action | Script | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Enter quietly. Do not turn on the ceiling light (too jarring). Use a nightlight or phone screen. | "I hear you. You are not in trouble." | | Phase 2: Contact | Offer a firm hug. Deep pressure calms the nervous system. | "Breathe with me. Smell the flower, blow out the candle." | | Phase 3: Logic | Ask a boring question to engage the frontal lobe. | "What color are your socks? Count the stripes." | | Phase 4: Resolution | Do not move her to your bed (creates bad habits). Sit on her floor for 5 minutes, then leave. | "I will check the closet. I will check the window. Now, you check your breathing." | Do not label your child a "bully" or an "attacker
This is the most controversial part of the logs. After a successful "Night Attack," the little sister never remembers the event. But she draws pictures. Always the same picture: Two stick figures standing in a doorframe, and a third figure twisted upside down in the corner, labeled "the guest." | Phase | Action | Script | |
Low-crawl maneuver across the hallway to avoid creaky floorboards. Weaponry Used:
It is highly recommended that the assailant locks their bedroom door for the next 48 to 72 hours to avoid "The Great Recess Revenge."