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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 512158" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I know that one can't guess the outcome of their kiddos based on others. I've been round this board since my now 18 year old was about 7. </p><p></p><p>I can tell you that he ran the list of professionals. Attended a class of only 8 of the most seriously behavior challenged kids in entire school district for therapeutic day treatment. Spent three months in therapeutic foster care. Spent nearly a year being tough loved (by me) and therefore having a short live in thing with his dad then his paternal grandmother. He was arrested twice, smoking pot like crazy and cigs, at age 12 in grade 7. Stole from me, his father, his grandmother. Had whipped tv at his baby sisters head from a top bunk. I had to be taught to restrain him for his and my protection. He was constantly suspended from school. Refused to speak in therapy. I think I spet a good 6-8 years without a solid night rest from the stress and worry. Being honest, I saw little good for his future and that killed me. </p><p></p><p>He will turn 19 next month. He moved 10 months ago across the country to a new province. Lives in a house with his girlfriend. They pay their own mortgage. He moved from home to real life adult responsibility. He works full time and last week had his second raise and promotion. He has put a new roof on his house, nearly all windows replaced, landscaped his large yard. Has learned to be quite the cook and is a dedicated employee at his job. He treats his girlfriend very well. He learned to drive last year, has his own vehicle. They own a large dog and he pays vet bills. He called home daily until a few months ago. I still get texts every single day and several calls a week. He joined a men's basketball league and has made solid and healthy make friends. His girlfriends family think he is great. </p><p></p><p>It does happen. I can truly say he did this all on his own. I don't know why and he will say he doesn't know either. But one day he just got sick of himself I think. And he smartened up. He struggles with anxiety and gets stressed too easily for his own good. But he copes through it and is very proud of how far he has come. </p><p></p><p>I believe in all of our children. It may not come in the time frame we wish for them. But I have faith in all of the boards kiddos. Even the adult kiddos.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 512158, member: 4264"] I know that one can't guess the outcome of their kiddos based on others. I've been round this board since my now 18 year old was about 7. I can tell you that he ran the list of professionals. Attended a class of only 8 of the most seriously behavior challenged kids in entire school district for therapeutic day treatment. Spent three months in therapeutic foster care. Spent nearly a year being tough loved (by me) and therefore having a short live in thing with his dad then his paternal grandmother. He was arrested twice, smoking pot like crazy and cigs, at age 12 in grade 7. Stole from me, his father, his grandmother. Had whipped tv at his baby sisters head from a top bunk. I had to be taught to restrain him for his and my protection. He was constantly suspended from school. Refused to speak in therapy. I think I spet a good 6-8 years without a solid night rest from the stress and worry. Being honest, I saw little good for his future and that killed me. He will turn 19 next month. He moved 10 months ago across the country to a new province. Lives in a house with his girlfriend. They pay their own mortgage. He moved from home to real life adult responsibility. He works full time and last week had his second raise and promotion. He has put a new roof on his house, nearly all windows replaced, landscaped his large yard. Has learned to be quite the cook and is a dedicated employee at his job. He treats his girlfriend very well. He learned to drive last year, has his own vehicle. They own a large dog and he pays vet bills. He called home daily until a few months ago. I still get texts every single day and several calls a week. He joined a men's basketball league and has made solid and healthy make friends. His girlfriends family think he is great. It does happen. I can truly say he did this all on his own. I don't know why and he will say he doesn't know either. But one day he just got sick of himself I think. And he smartened up. He struggles with anxiety and gets stressed too easily for his own good. But he copes through it and is very proud of how far he has come. I believe in all of our children. It may not come in the time frame we wish for them. But I have faith in all of the boards kiddos. Even the adult kiddos. [/QUOTE]
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