Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Out of ideas
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 134728" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>If you feel strongly about keeping his commitment to playing basketball, your other option is to put his shoes, socks and jacket in a bag, pick him up and put both the clothes and your son in the car (no lecturing allowed). I know it's cold in Wisconsin, but he will not freeze to death. And he will experience the natural consequences of feeling cold and may make a different choice next time, especially if you can refrain from saying, "I told you so." </p><p> </p><p>I agree with Sara that television isn't the right consequence; any consequence should be immediate and related to the situation (like missing basketball or going without clothes to the game).</p><p> </p><p>I also want to ask: What kind of doctor diagnosed your son? What interventions were recommended? Any developmental or speech delay? Any sensory issues? Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree? I'm just wondering because it sounds to me as if you might be dealing with something other than ADHD.</p><p> </p><p>If you get a chance, pick up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children.</p><p> </p><p>Welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 134728, member: 2423"] If you feel strongly about keeping his commitment to playing basketball, your other option is to put his shoes, socks and jacket in a bag, pick him up and put both the clothes and your son in the car (no lecturing allowed). I know it's cold in Wisconsin, but he will not freeze to death. And he will experience the natural consequences of feeling cold and may make a different choice next time, especially if you can refrain from saying, "I told you so." I agree with Sara that television isn't the right consequence; any consequence should be immediate and related to the situation (like missing basketball or going without clothes to the game). I also want to ask: What kind of doctor diagnosed your son? What interventions were recommended? Any developmental or speech delay? Any sensory issues? Any mental health issues or substance abuse in the family tree? I'm just wondering because it sounds to me as if you might be dealing with something other than ADHD. If you get a chance, pick up a copy of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It has helped many of us on this board parent our extra-challenging children. Welcome! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Out of ideas
Top