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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 259701" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Welcome to the board. Sorry you had to be here though.</p><p></p><p>Sounds to me like stepson's problems are more than just ADHD. medications or not medications, counseling or none, many kids escalate as teens and for all you know he has started abusing drugs (common in k ids with disorders). The threat with a weapon is frightening. His behavior sounds more like he is at risk to develop Conduct Disorder than just ADHD. Maybe he has a mood disorder too. I wouldn't put this one all on Mom. She will probably have to do something per the court, but that doesn't mean it's going to make any difference. He sounds like he's getting dangerous--maybe an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) would be best if she wants to send him back to live with you. If you were afraid of him at 10, he's probably scarier now. Unfortunately, steps don't have any authority. I suggest a heartfelt talk with hub to see what he'd do if Mom says "Enough." If you talk about it before it happens, you'll be prepared rather than shocked. Good luck to all of you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 259701, member: 1550"] Welcome to the board. Sorry you had to be here though. Sounds to me like stepson's problems are more than just ADHD. medications or not medications, counseling or none, many kids escalate as teens and for all you know he has started abusing drugs (common in k ids with disorders). The threat with a weapon is frightening. His behavior sounds more like he is at risk to develop Conduct Disorder than just ADHD. Maybe he has a mood disorder too. I wouldn't put this one all on Mom. She will probably have to do something per the court, but that doesn't mean it's going to make any difference. He sounds like he's getting dangerous--maybe an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) would be best if she wants to send him back to live with you. If you were afraid of him at 10, he's probably scarier now. Unfortunately, steps don't have any authority. I suggest a heartfelt talk with hub to see what he'd do if Mom says "Enough." If you talk about it before it happens, you'll be prepared rather than shocked. Good luck to all of you. [/QUOTE]
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