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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 398137"><p>marg - As always, you communicate so well, and I appreciate your thoughts. As far as JT's friends, we are quite strict as to when, where, and who he can hang out with. I think his one friend covered for him because he was afraid of his dad finding out. The other friend is a good kid, but he's still a kid. We know all of his friends and their parents, and I know JT thinks we're overprotective of him. He doesn't realize he needs to be protected - so frustrating! If anything, JT is the bad influence on the other boys. This is yet another wake-up call that he needs more supervision, even when visiting friends.</p><p> </p><p>I agree about the drivers license too. I wish the rules were stricter here. You wouldn't believe how many parents have a car waiting for their kids the second they turn 16. I can't believe how little experience is required to drive a vehicle in this country. It is hard when all the other kids get these privileges and JT has to wait. Again, he doesn't fully realize the reasons for it.</p><p> </p><p>We're going to have a talk with JT about all of this tomorrow morning, and for sure the right vs privilege issue will be discussed. He needs to accept responsibility, and he absolutely will pay the consequences.</p><p> </p><p>Everyone who knows us thinks we're fairly strict parents in terms of setting limits and boundaries, as well as enforcing accountability. Honestly, I can't imagine what would become of JT without our constant watch, and I am haunted at the thought of what the future holds if he doesn't get a grip.</p><p> </p><p>Maybe I should send him to Australia! LOL</p><p> </p><p>Susie - I sure hope JT doesn't end up making bad choices like your brother. It sounds like he's been down a destructive path.</p><p> </p><p>Ploofl - Hope your son realizes the danger of different types of situations. It's especially hard, because, as you said, they do not take cues from their parents' experiences. If only they could see themselves as they really are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 398137"] marg - As always, you communicate so well, and I appreciate your thoughts. As far as JT's friends, we are quite strict as to when, where, and who he can hang out with. I think his one friend covered for him because he was afraid of his dad finding out. The other friend is a good kid, but he's still a kid. We know all of his friends and their parents, and I know JT thinks we're overprotective of him. He doesn't realize he needs to be protected - so frustrating! If anything, JT is the bad influence on the other boys. This is yet another wake-up call that he needs more supervision, even when visiting friends. I agree about the drivers license too. I wish the rules were stricter here. You wouldn't believe how many parents have a car waiting for their kids the second they turn 16. I can't believe how little experience is required to drive a vehicle in this country. It is hard when all the other kids get these privileges and JT has to wait. Again, he doesn't fully realize the reasons for it. We're going to have a talk with JT about all of this tomorrow morning, and for sure the right vs privilege issue will be discussed. He needs to accept responsibility, and he absolutely will pay the consequences. Everyone who knows us thinks we're fairly strict parents in terms of setting limits and boundaries, as well as enforcing accountability. Honestly, I can't imagine what would become of JT without our constant watch, and I am haunted at the thought of what the future holds if he doesn't get a grip. Maybe I should send him to Australia! LOL Susie - I sure hope JT doesn't end up making bad choices like your brother. It sounds like he's been down a destructive path. Ploofl - Hope your son realizes the danger of different types of situations. It's especially hard, because, as you said, they do not take cues from their parents' experiences. If only they could see themselves as they really are. [/QUOTE]
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