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NJDad
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Hello Everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this.
I have a ten year old son who has displayed violent, abusive and destructive behavior towards my wife and I as well both of his brothers.
I wish I could be more specific, but I can't-there lies the problem.
Our Pediatrician suggested that the first course of action should be a complete neurological examination. My son refuses to go. Now I know I can make demands,ultimatums, etc and force him to go, but I don't think that's the answer. Drawing a line in the sand on escalates the hostility and the behavior, which is damaging the whole family and my marriage.
Can any of you suggest some ideas or strategies to get him to take the first step?
I'm not saying this to brag, but he's a very intelligent kid. An "A" student and a very good little athlete. I think on some level, he knows something is wrong, but is afraid or angry to find out what it might be.
If you have any thoughts or ideas, please respond. I feel like I'm sitting here doing nothing but watch my family and my marriage crumble. Thanks for reading
I have a ten year old son who has displayed violent, abusive and destructive behavior towards my wife and I as well both of his brothers.
I wish I could be more specific, but I can't-there lies the problem.
Our Pediatrician suggested that the first course of action should be a complete neurological examination. My son refuses to go. Now I know I can make demands,ultimatums, etc and force him to go, but I don't think that's the answer. Drawing a line in the sand on escalates the hostility and the behavior, which is damaging the whole family and my marriage.
Can any of you suggest some ideas or strategies to get him to take the first step?
I'm not saying this to brag, but he's a very intelligent kid. An "A" student and a very good little athlete. I think on some level, he knows something is wrong, but is afraid or angry to find out what it might be.
If you have any thoughts or ideas, please respond. I feel like I'm sitting here doing nothing but watch my family and my marriage crumble. Thanks for reading