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<blockquote data-quote="OpenWindow" data-source="post: 169001" data-attributes="member: 45"><p>I have the same problem with what to do with difficult child when I'm working. No daycares will take him, and no babysitters either. So, we have left him alone. We've also left my easy child in charge of his younger sister on many occasions, starting when he was 12 and she was 7, with no problems. But, we never leave difficult child, who is now 12, with the younger sister, no matter what. I've brought him to work or called in sick. I know how it seems impossible, but I've made it a point to not leave them at home together. Luckily, we have a couple of neighbors that I can usually leave my daughter with if it's only going to be an hour or so.</p><p></p><p>I think hurting the animal can be a red flag, but I don't think you should panic. My difficult child is usually great with animals but he did once get mad at his dog and bit him, probably when he was about 10. He thought since the dog bit him, he could bite the dog. We had a long talk with him about how dogs think differently than him, and why it's important to always be nice to animals. Our difficult child doesn't seem to get how his actions may affect other people (or animals), so we have to explain it over and over to him and give him real examples. We did tell his psychiatrist but nothing came of it, and it hasn't happened again that we're aware of. If it's a habitual thing or he was doing it for his enjoyment, then I think there's cause for concern.</p><p></p><p>Sounds like he's been through a lot, plus you have the puberty hormones and pre-teen attitudes. You said it's been the last few days. Have there been any changes in routine? Maybe he's cycling (bipolar tendencies).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OpenWindow, post: 169001, member: 45"] I have the same problem with what to do with difficult child when I'm working. No daycares will take him, and no babysitters either. So, we have left him alone. We've also left my easy child in charge of his younger sister on many occasions, starting when he was 12 and she was 7, with no problems. But, we never leave difficult child, who is now 12, with the younger sister, no matter what. I've brought him to work or called in sick. I know how it seems impossible, but I've made it a point to not leave them at home together. Luckily, we have a couple of neighbors that I can usually leave my daughter with if it's only going to be an hour or so. I think hurting the animal can be a red flag, but I don't think you should panic. My difficult child is usually great with animals but he did once get mad at his dog and bit him, probably when he was about 10. He thought since the dog bit him, he could bite the dog. We had a long talk with him about how dogs think differently than him, and why it's important to always be nice to animals. Our difficult child doesn't seem to get how his actions may affect other people (or animals), so we have to explain it over and over to him and give him real examples. We did tell his psychiatrist but nothing came of it, and it hasn't happened again that we're aware of. If it's a habitual thing or he was doing it for his enjoyment, then I think there's cause for concern. Sounds like he's been through a lot, plus you have the puberty hormones and pre-teen attitudes. You said it's been the last few days. Have there been any changes in routine? Maybe he's cycling (bipolar tendencies). [/QUOTE]
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