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Hi. New. Parent of 5-year old who most likely has ODD
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<blockquote data-quote="artmama" data-source="post: 449263" data-attributes="member: 12488"><p>I saw the book on another thread, and think it might be worth checking out. Right now I'm reading "The Difficult Child", which has a terrible title but so far doesn't seem too bad. Maybe a little outdated on gender roles.</p><p></p><p>His gross motor skills are off the charts well. Unless he is hampered by limb length, he moves gracefully and easily. I wouldn't say he's klutzy, but he does cut corners a lot, so his knees and shins are always bruised. His fine motor skills are very good as well. He's showing signs of being an artist--in paint, crayon, pencil, marker, clay, legos, you name it. If it is creative, he can do it. He's also got a good sense of rhythm and has already started making up songs. I am musically inclined, and his father and I are both artists. He really is a perfect little boy--except for his temper, which is legendary. It's like he becomes a different kid for an hour and you just have to ride it out. </p><p></p><p> I am fairly comfortable. I have been getting more open about my past, because I don't want to be ashamed of it. It is difficult to say what's environmental and what's genetic. I am adopted, so all I know of my family history starts with me. My son's temper is the first reputable indication that I might have had something when I was young. But even then, my family's reaction to my behavior was abusive, and when my mother couldn't physically control me anymore, she used the psychiatric system to do so. I have PTSD from being mistreated there. I most likely have functional depression as well, though I wouldn't classify myself as unhappy. Mostly I am glad to be living my own life and making my own decisions. </p><p></p><p>The main reason I don't think I have lingering issues other than that is that I have been so high-functioning since not being in her home. I started a small business, married a wonderful man I love very much who loves me, and had a very bright, charming, lovable son. I have a large circle of good friends and an even larger community of acquaintances. I have my bleak days, but on the whole I am happy with my life. Mostly because growing up, everyone told me I would never amount to anything. So it feels good to prove them wrong. </p><p></p><p>So it's hard to say if I have any issues outside of my upbringing. I'm sure I do, but whether they would be considered a disorder I couldn't objectively say. I do think if I did I probably wouldn't be able to run a business effectively, so there's that.</p><p></p><p>PS--Why is <em>The Explosive Child </em>called '<em>The</em> Book'? Is there something wrong with it? I'm new.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="artmama, post: 449263, member: 12488"] I saw the book on another thread, and think it might be worth checking out. Right now I'm reading "The Difficult Child", which has a terrible title but so far doesn't seem too bad. Maybe a little outdated on gender roles. His gross motor skills are off the charts well. Unless he is hampered by limb length, he moves gracefully and easily. I wouldn't say he's klutzy, but he does cut corners a lot, so his knees and shins are always bruised. His fine motor skills are very good as well. He's showing signs of being an artist--in paint, crayon, pencil, marker, clay, legos, you name it. If it is creative, he can do it. He's also got a good sense of rhythm and has already started making up songs. I am musically inclined, and his father and I are both artists. He really is a perfect little boy--except for his temper, which is legendary. It's like he becomes a different kid for an hour and you just have to ride it out. I am fairly comfortable. I have been getting more open about my past, because I don't want to be ashamed of it. It is difficult to say what's environmental and what's genetic. I am adopted, so all I know of my family history starts with me. My son's temper is the first reputable indication that I might have had something when I was young. But even then, my family's reaction to my behavior was abusive, and when my mother couldn't physically control me anymore, she used the psychiatric system to do so. I have PTSD from being mistreated there. I most likely have functional depression as well, though I wouldn't classify myself as unhappy. Mostly I am glad to be living my own life and making my own decisions. The main reason I don't think I have lingering issues other than that is that I have been so high-functioning since not being in her home. I started a small business, married a wonderful man I love very much who loves me, and had a very bright, charming, lovable son. I have a large circle of good friends and an even larger community of acquaintances. I have my bleak days, but on the whole I am happy with my life. Mostly because growing up, everyone told me I would never amount to anything. So it feels good to prove them wrong. So it's hard to say if I have any issues outside of my upbringing. I'm sure I do, but whether they would be considered a disorder I couldn't objectively say. I do think if I did I probably wouldn't be able to run a business effectively, so there's that. PS--Why is [I]The Explosive Child [/I]called '[I]The[/I] Book'? Is there something wrong with it? I'm new. [/QUOTE]
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