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difficult child...a pain in the neck!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="katya02" data-source="post: 311917" data-attributes="member: 2884"><p>Yep, at 18 he can make those decisions about medications, but he has to live with the consequences. If he finds out there are real consequences for not taking them he may (or may not) make some better decisions. In any case, you do not have to stand for an adult running amok in your home, nor do you have to lock up all the food (have been there done that and refuse to do it again), nor should your other three kids suffer for deliberate behavior on your difficult child's part. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest talking out options and working out a plan with your husband, possibly with the input and support of a family counselor. A contract that spells out house rules, along with consequences in black and white, and a plan to follow through, can make a huge difference. But as others have said, it's the follow-through that's essential.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="katya02, post: 311917, member: 2884"] Yep, at 18 he can make those decisions about medications, but he has to live with the consequences. If he finds out there are real consequences for not taking them he may (or may not) make some better decisions. In any case, you do not have to stand for an adult running amok in your home, nor do you have to lock up all the food (have been there done that and refuse to do it again), nor should your other three kids suffer for deliberate behavior on your difficult child's part. I would suggest talking out options and working out a plan with your husband, possibly with the input and support of a family counselor. A contract that spells out house rules, along with consequences in black and white, and a plan to follow through, can make a huge difference. But as others have said, it's the follow-through that's essential. [/QUOTE]
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