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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 279022" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Having raised grandsons (still have one) I know it is more difficult the second time around. We also had a single instance of sexual misconduct which, thankfully, turned out to be "normal curiousity" according to the best expert we could find within four hours of our home. Please note that I am not naysaying the importance of inappropriate sexual conduct because in the majority of cases that I am familiar with it is an important issue that must be addressed by a highly trained professional...not just a regular therapist. There are, however, exceptions. </p><p> </p><p>I know this sounds strange <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/redface.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":redface:" title="redface :redface:" data-shortname=":redface:" /> but does your grandson have a dog? I recently learned about the therapeutic value of a canine companion and it just popped in my head as I was typing. There is considerable evidence that a difficult child (particularly with PTSD) can greatly benefit from the love of a dog that is HIS friend. </p><p> </p><p>From experience (please don't be offended!) I have found that the biological parent who is YOUR child can also trigger anxiety unnecessarily. If your son is not on the same page you are on......and my daughter has never shared a page with us, sad to say.....you and your husband may be giving up your heart for naught. Try to analyze your son's core values</p><p>before you sacrafice too many of your years to saving his child. He is apt to find a new girlfriend and abandon your ship for the one with companionship for himself.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry.........this sounds awfully negative. My husband and I have learned alot about life from the past 22 years with the second family. I DO wish you well but feel compelled to flash the warning...make sure your eyes are really open. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 279022, member: 35"] Having raised grandsons (still have one) I know it is more difficult the second time around. We also had a single instance of sexual misconduct which, thankfully, turned out to be "normal curiousity" according to the best expert we could find within four hours of our home. Please note that I am not naysaying the importance of inappropriate sexual conduct because in the majority of cases that I am familiar with it is an important issue that must be addressed by a highly trained professional...not just a regular therapist. There are, however, exceptions. I know this sounds strange :blushing: but does your grandson have a dog? I recently learned about the therapeutic value of a canine companion and it just popped in my head as I was typing. There is considerable evidence that a difficult child (particularly with PTSD) can greatly benefit from the love of a dog that is HIS friend. From experience (please don't be offended!) I have found that the biological parent who is YOUR child can also trigger anxiety unnecessarily. If your son is not on the same page you are on......and my daughter has never shared a page with us, sad to say.....you and your husband may be giving up your heart for naught. Try to analyze your son's core values before you sacrafice too many of your years to saving his child. He is apt to find a new girlfriend and abandon your ship for the one with companionship for himself. Sorry.........this sounds awfully negative. My husband and I have learned alot about life from the past 22 years with the second family. I DO wish you well but feel compelled to flash the warning...make sure your eyes are really open. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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