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<blockquote data-quote="Sabine" data-source="post: 618973" data-attributes="member: 17639"><p>In trying to make my post brief, I may have made it too brief <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>As per Nancy:</p><p></p><p></p><p>Hypothyroidism is rampant in our country. My recommendation for using iodized salt and kelp are to help with the thyroid (and is not going to hurt if thyroid isn't an issue).</p><p></p><p>Food sensitivities come in many forms.. the most common are wheat, corn, dairy, soy, peanuts, eggs, and tree nuts. Since time is of the essence (and it is, for everyone's sake), it is much quicker to just dump EVERYTHING and start from scratch.</p><p></p><p>Do I think this teen's problems are only related to food? Absolutely not. I agree with everyone else that it probably IS due to Attachment disorder, etc.</p><p></p><p>BUT.. even if there is only a 1% chance that a change in diet would help this young man to turn into something other than a sociopath.. he (and the rest of society) deserves the try. </p><p></p><p>After all, you have been trying for 12 years... one "last ditch, all-out effort" that would allow you to feel that you truly DID do your best will help to give you closure in the relationship.</p><p></p><p>If it doesn't work, you can then step back from the relationship with a clear conscience, knowing you did everything in your power (and MORE).. and that this child was simply not help-able.</p><p></p><p>A parent's job description (begins and ENDS with):</p><p></p><p>1. Love the child</p><p>2. Shelter the child</p><p>3. Clothe the child</p><p>4. Provide Medical and psychological care</p><p>5. Provide a good example</p><p>6. FEED the child</p><p></p><p>As far as I can tell, all the jobs have been accomplished (and then some). The only thing left to do is try the restricted diet (and if there are medications that he hasn't tried, now's as good a time as any). </p><p></p><p>A parent's responsibilities do NOT include:</p><p></p><p>Allowing themselves or others to be endangered physically, mentally, or emotionally.</p><p></p><p>Give the boy 1 more month, if he doesn't turn around, it's time to cut your losses and give the 10 year old his due. The 10 year old has already lost so many years, don't make him lose two more. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sabine, post: 618973, member: 17639"] In trying to make my post brief, I may have made it too brief ;) As per Nancy: Hypothyroidism is rampant in our country. My recommendation for using iodized salt and kelp are to help with the thyroid (and is not going to hurt if thyroid isn't an issue). Food sensitivities come in many forms.. the most common are wheat, corn, dairy, soy, peanuts, eggs, and tree nuts. Since time is of the essence (and it is, for everyone's sake), it is much quicker to just dump EVERYTHING and start from scratch. Do I think this teen's problems are only related to food? Absolutely not. I agree with everyone else that it probably IS due to Attachment disorder, etc. BUT.. even if there is only a 1% chance that a change in diet would help this young man to turn into something other than a sociopath.. he (and the rest of society) deserves the try. After all, you have been trying for 12 years... one "last ditch, all-out effort" that would allow you to feel that you truly DID do your best will help to give you closure in the relationship. If it doesn't work, you can then step back from the relationship with a clear conscience, knowing you did everything in your power (and MORE).. and that this child was simply not help-able. A parent's job description (begins and ENDS with): 1. Love the child 2. Shelter the child 3. Clothe the child 4. Provide Medical and psychological care 5. Provide a good example 6. FEED the child As far as I can tell, all the jobs have been accomplished (and then some). The only thing left to do is try the restricted diet (and if there are medications that he hasn't tried, now's as good a time as any). A parent's responsibilities do NOT include: Allowing themselves or others to be endangered physically, mentally, or emotionally. Give the boy 1 more month, if he doesn't turn around, it's time to cut your losses and give the 10 year old his due. The 10 year old has already lost so many years, don't make him lose two more. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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