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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 133635" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>It is without a doubt one of the most difficult things for a parent to do. At almost 7 it's even worse. You know in your heart that you want to protect him and the idea of a "locked" ward is the polar opposite to protecting and nurturing as any mother can feel. </p><p>My son was 11 but it wasn't the horror show that you imagine. He actually liked it there. My son felt safe. There were tons of activities. The dept. does everything for the little guys to make them happy. I think the staff is probably less nurturing to teens but seem really sweet to the little guys.</p><p></p><p>Keep repeating to yourself that you are going to do what's right for your son regardless of your personal pain. How you feel isn't necessarily how he feels. </p><p></p><p>Make sure he is safe in the hospital. Keep advocating and try to use this time to recharge your batteries. There is a situational depression that seems to come with relinquishing our children to the hospital system. Sometimes that is what our kids need. </p><p></p><p>In the meantime, I would consider a shorter school day or staying at home. He isn't doing any favors to himself or school mates being out of control. It may ease his stimulation and his anxiety.</p><p></p><p>Just a thought from a mom who has been there done that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 133635, member: 3"] It is without a doubt one of the most difficult things for a parent to do. At almost 7 it's even worse. You know in your heart that you want to protect him and the idea of a "locked" ward is the polar opposite to protecting and nurturing as any mother can feel. My son was 11 but it wasn't the horror show that you imagine. He actually liked it there. My son felt safe. There were tons of activities. The dept. does everything for the little guys to make them happy. I think the staff is probably less nurturing to teens but seem really sweet to the little guys. Keep repeating to yourself that you are going to do what's right for your son regardless of your personal pain. How you feel isn't necessarily how he feels. Make sure he is safe in the hospital. Keep advocating and try to use this time to recharge your batteries. There is a situational depression that seems to come with relinquishing our children to the hospital system. Sometimes that is what our kids need. In the meantime, I would consider a shorter school day or staying at home. He isn't doing any favors to himself or school mates being out of control. It may ease his stimulation and his anxiety. Just a thought from a mom who has been there done that. [/QUOTE]
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