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6yrs7mths old unhappy son , may be with adhd(not sure)...
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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 600083" data-attributes="member: 805"><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">First, let me say welcome to the board. You have found a place where we understand.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">From the outside looking in, it appears some of your son's behaviors could be adhd and the low fuse, inattention, hyperactivity, and loss of impulse control that can often accompany a case of adhd/combined highly impulsive case.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">But it also appears there are other factors in play. It seems you are probably from outside the US. Your son is really young so I am wondering about your earlier statement that he was restless in school earlier but it ok now? More than two pages of homework for a six year old sounds like too much homework to me. Does he have younger siblings that are running around playing or watching the tv while he is trying to do homework or have you provided him a quiet place to do his work? Often the external stimuli can be very distracting and lead to frustration.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sounds like your husband might have some issue that need to be worked on as well. His attitude probably does not help the situation at all. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Does your son have friends in school? Is he able to do the work requested while in the classroom? What do his teachers tell you about his academic ability?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sounds like you have some family dynamics at play as well in regards to family history. Many of the issues our children deal with have some root in genetics - not always, but often we can find some connecting thread.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The biggest issue I belive you are dealing with is your inability to medically address your son's issues. Are you in a culture or a relationship where your husband has all the control? If this is not the case, I would suggest you standing up for your son and telling your husband that the issues your son is dealing with is sucking all the life from you and you know in your heart there are expectations on your son that he just is unable to give. He needs to see a doctor for a full evaluation. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Short of that, research, research, research. Reading "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene would be a good place to start. It goes a long way by explaining how many of our kids are wired and gives suggestions for a calmer home.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">You will hear from many of our "warrior moms" who have been there and who have also had to fight friends and family to get help for their children. Take what sounds helpful and useful to you. Don't get really caught up in what folks think is wrong with your son, rather take suggestions on what can make the situation better and how you can find help.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sharon</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 600083, member: 805"] [FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3]First, let me say welcome to the board. You have found a place where we understand. From the outside looking in, it appears some of your son's behaviors could be adhd and the low fuse, inattention, hyperactivity, and loss of impulse control that can often accompany a case of adhd/combined highly impulsive case. But it also appears there are other factors in play. It seems you are probably from outside the US. Your son is really young so I am wondering about your earlier statement that he was restless in school earlier but it ok now? More than two pages of homework for a six year old sounds like too much homework to me. Does he have younger siblings that are running around playing or watching the tv while he is trying to do homework or have you provided him a quiet place to do his work? Often the external stimuli can be very distracting and lead to frustration. Sounds like your husband might have some issue that need to be worked on as well. His attitude probably does not help the situation at all. Does your son have friends in school? Is he able to do the work requested while in the classroom? What do his teachers tell you about his academic ability? Sounds like you have some family dynamics at play as well in regards to family history. Many of the issues our children deal with have some root in genetics - not always, but often we can find some connecting thread. The biggest issue I belive you are dealing with is your inability to medically address your son's issues. Are you in a culture or a relationship where your husband has all the control? If this is not the case, I would suggest you standing up for your son and telling your husband that the issues your son is dealing with is sucking all the life from you and you know in your heart there are expectations on your son that he just is unable to give. He needs to see a doctor for a full evaluation. Short of that, research, research, research. Reading "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene would be a good place to start. It goes a long way by explaining how many of our kids are wired and gives suggestions for a calmer home. You will hear from many of our "warrior moms" who have been there and who have also had to fight friends and family to get help for their children. Take what sounds helpful and useful to you. Don't get really caught up in what folks think is wrong with your son, rather take suggestions on what can make the situation better and how you can find help. Sharon [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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