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Best friend thinks my son is a sociopath???
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 389193" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I've raised five kids to the teenage years and, no, that is not normal five year old behavior. BUT...nobody here can tell you what the behavior is caused by either. He has been through so many changes in his young life. Maybe he has some attachment issues? I would personally have him see a neuropsychologist...they actually do better, more intensive testing than psychiatrists and a five year old is hard to diagnose. Did he ever see wild behavior, partying, etc? What about his biological father. I know you are not with him now, but 50% of your boy's genes are him, whoever he is. Did his bio. dad have psychiatric issues or substance abuse issues? How was your son's early development? Is he overly sensitive to sounds, light, crowds, food or material textures? Now my opinion on the puppy:</p><p>Rehome the poor dog. I rescue dogs and small dogs are really not recommended for young kids. They are nervous and high strung and can get hurt very badly. Kids can accidentally do things to dogs and really hurt them. If they do it on purpose, I would call it a red flag that something is going on. But I wouldn't freak out yet. He's only five. What I *would* do, is get him totally evaluated ASAP and go from there. </p><p>One last word of advice: Don't let lay people tell you what is wrong with your son. Get the diagnosis (which is the tester's best guess only) from a professional. If I were in your shoes, I would avoid dating for a long time because this kid doesn't need more men coming and going let alone siblings or playmates that may disappear when the man disappears. </p><p>Welcome to the board <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Glad you found us, but sorry you have to be here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 389193, member: 1550"] I've raised five kids to the teenage years and, no, that is not normal five year old behavior. BUT...nobody here can tell you what the behavior is caused by either. He has been through so many changes in his young life. Maybe he has some attachment issues? I would personally have him see a neuropsychologist...they actually do better, more intensive testing than psychiatrists and a five year old is hard to diagnose. Did he ever see wild behavior, partying, etc? What about his biological father. I know you are not with him now, but 50% of your boy's genes are him, whoever he is. Did his bio. dad have psychiatric issues or substance abuse issues? How was your son's early development? Is he overly sensitive to sounds, light, crowds, food or material textures? Now my opinion on the puppy: Rehome the poor dog. I rescue dogs and small dogs are really not recommended for young kids. They are nervous and high strung and can get hurt very badly. Kids can accidentally do things to dogs and really hurt them. If they do it on purpose, I would call it a red flag that something is going on. But I wouldn't freak out yet. He's only five. What I *would* do, is get him totally evaluated ASAP and go from there. One last word of advice: Don't let lay people tell you what is wrong with your son. Get the diagnosis (which is the tester's best guess only) from a professional. If I were in your shoes, I would avoid dating for a long time because this kid doesn't need more men coming and going let alone siblings or playmates that may disappear when the man disappears. Welcome to the board :) Glad you found us, but sorry you have to be here. [/QUOTE]
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