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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 220139" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>You know, Heather said what I was thinking. You have been the disciplinarian for years. Dad has bee n the hero since he has seen them so infrequently. The discipline is not working for you is it? </p><p> </p><p>There are many behavior mod programs available for purchase. The problem with many of these programs is that they work for most "typical" kids but usually not our difficult children. The programs don't take into count the miriad of mental and/or emotional issues our children deal with every single day.</p><p> </p><p>Sounds to me, in my unprofessional opinion, that you and your son need a break and he needs to be screened by a psychiatrist that specializes in teenagers. Like MWM said, you don't have long left to make a difference in this boys life. Is there any way you can appeal to biodad and ask him to take difficult child for a couple weeks? I believe there will be benefit in that situation. It could show difficult child that you are not the enemy and monster he thinks you are. It also may give dad a clue into what is going on with his son. There is a huge difference between a weekend visit - with no school or scheduling obligations - and the day to day care of a child/teen. Let dad take the calls from school, deal with homework issues, assign some chores, etc. It could open up dad's eyes and get him behind you.</p><p> </p><p>The third benefit would be that you get a break and can regroup and rest up. Raising a child alone is tough, make that child a difficult child and it is really tough. I pretty much raise my easy child and difficult child alone. I get financial assistance from their dad, but pretty much nil in the way of physical or emotional support. It is draining to not have anyone to step in and share the load.</p><p> </p><p>While this is hopefully going on, you can focus on finding a doctor for your son. It is my gut feeling that there is more here than odd. It is a diagnosis that rarely stands alone and his behavior and issues, based on your two posts, make it sound like he is dealing with more.</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 220139, member: 805"] You know, Heather said what I was thinking. You have been the disciplinarian for years. Dad has bee n the hero since he has seen them so infrequently. The discipline is not working for you is it? There are many behavior mod programs available for purchase. The problem with many of these programs is that they work for most "typical" kids but usually not our difficult children. The programs don't take into count the miriad of mental and/or emotional issues our children deal with every single day. Sounds to me, in my unprofessional opinion, that you and your son need a break and he needs to be screened by a psychiatrist that specializes in teenagers. Like MWM said, you don't have long left to make a difference in this boys life. Is there any way you can appeal to biodad and ask him to take difficult child for a couple weeks? I believe there will be benefit in that situation. It could show difficult child that you are not the enemy and monster he thinks you are. It also may give dad a clue into what is going on with his son. There is a huge difference between a weekend visit - with no school or scheduling obligations - and the day to day care of a child/teen. Let dad take the calls from school, deal with homework issues, assign some chores, etc. It could open up dad's eyes and get him behind you. The third benefit would be that you get a break and can regroup and rest up. Raising a child alone is tough, make that child a difficult child and it is really tough. I pretty much raise my easy child and difficult child alone. I get financial assistance from their dad, but pretty much nil in the way of physical or emotional support. It is draining to not have anyone to step in and share the load. While this is hopefully going on, you can focus on finding a doctor for your son. It is my gut feeling that there is more here than odd. It is a diagnosis that rarely stands alone and his behavior and issues, based on your two posts, make it sound like he is dealing with more. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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