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My 4 year old is making himself throw up
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 473812" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I agree with this 100%. He isn't trying to be difficult. Maybe he has sensory issues that make it impossible for him to eat without feeling so disgusted that he throws up. My son is on the autism spectrum and even when he got older if forced to eat certain textured foods, he would throw up. I would NEVER EVER punish this behavior. He is not being bad. Something is wrong. I don't get why your husband "won't let" him see a doctor. Sounds like husband is into "there is NOTHING wrong with my kid"...but something is wrong and you need to find out what it is. Spanking, punishing...it will probably only make his anxiety worse and make the problem worse. It is like bedwetting. it is not a decision a child makes to bother you. It is a symptom of a problem. Perhaps he is nervous when away from you or in the company of a lot of children. That still doesn't make his behavior "bad." As he is so young, it is unlikely to be an eating disorder.</p><p></p><p>Could you maybe give us a more detailed history of this child? You call him "the boy." Is he adopted? What were his very early months like? Did he cuddle? Did he like to look into your eyes? Did he coo a lot or scream a lot. Any stomach problems? How were his motor skills? How does he play with his little peers? Does he sleep well? Does he have any other sensitivities, such as clothing or loud noise or crowds?</p><p></p><p>Again, this is just my opinion, but it is a very strong opinion: This child is NOT misbehaving. Do NOT punish him for this. Find out what is wrong. I hate to say to take him for help even if your husband disapproves, but I would do it, whether his father liked it or not. He needs to get this issue resolved...and other ones too if he has any. Burying ones head in the sand helps nobody...</p><p></p><p>Hugs and please keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 473812, member: 1550"] I agree with this 100%. He isn't trying to be difficult. Maybe he has sensory issues that make it impossible for him to eat without feeling so disgusted that he throws up. My son is on the autism spectrum and even when he got older if forced to eat certain textured foods, he would throw up. I would NEVER EVER punish this behavior. He is not being bad. Something is wrong. I don't get why your husband "won't let" him see a doctor. Sounds like husband is into "there is NOTHING wrong with my kid"...but something is wrong and you need to find out what it is. Spanking, punishing...it will probably only make his anxiety worse and make the problem worse. It is like bedwetting. it is not a decision a child makes to bother you. It is a symptom of a problem. Perhaps he is nervous when away from you or in the company of a lot of children. That still doesn't make his behavior "bad." As he is so young, it is unlikely to be an eating disorder. Could you maybe give us a more detailed history of this child? You call him "the boy." Is he adopted? What were his very early months like? Did he cuddle? Did he like to look into your eyes? Did he coo a lot or scream a lot. Any stomach problems? How were his motor skills? How does he play with his little peers? Does he sleep well? Does he have any other sensitivities, such as clothing or loud noise or crowds? Again, this is just my opinion, but it is a very strong opinion: This child is NOT misbehaving. Do NOT punish him for this. Find out what is wrong. I hate to say to take him for help even if your husband disapproves, but I would do it, whether his father liked it or not. He needs to get this issue resolved...and other ones too if he has any. Burying ones head in the sand helps nobody... Hugs and please keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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