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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 559016" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I want to say welcome, first of all. Glad you found us. You'll likely receive many responses from many caring and often very experienced parents. Although the advice won't be identical the intentions are universally caring. I have raised three ADHD children and have a lovely granddaughter who is also ADHD plus. I consider myself a bit of an expert, lol.</p><p></p><p>Not one of the three children ever had evil intentions nor were they ever disrespectful to others. on the other hand school was a problem and I want to emphasize that your appropriate response to your son was not only accurate but a warning that neither you nor ne can fully grasp...until a teacher, a dean, an administrator or a local policeman decides that your bright funny hyperkinetic son is TOO disruptive or has evil intentions OR is a threat. We have lived with some sad and unwarranted repercussions. I hope you can avoid those traumas because his life can be altered forever.</p><p></p><p>Yeah, I know that sounds dire. I have lived it and know others who have suffered immensely as the result of the impulsive traits build inside their children. On the Board everyone attempts to provide support with-o criticism because we know the drill, so to speak. One of the issues is medication. I just can not find the way to agree with avoiding medications. If you are anti-medication please don't be offended. </p><p></p><p>The pumping foot and the need to get up and move are proof that he has the problem. If you ever sit in on a Juvenile Detention hearing you will see at least half the youngsters foot pumping. Even with appropriate medication it is difficult for teens (and particularly teen boys) to reign in that extra energy that is in their bodies. What elementary school staff might find slightly irritating or annoying middle and high school observers find to be a sign of trouble. I love and raised a gifted grandson (he was of five in our County to be given college entrance exams at 13). He also was very popular and welcomed warmly into almost all homes. He also was acknowledged as an All Star athlete in three sports. Even with medications he ended up being perceived as a troublemaker and due to subsequent problems his life started going down the tube.</p><p></p><p>I strongly encourage you to try medication. I know that it can be hard to find the right medication but there are at least four that have been available for years and have helped alot of kids. Keep in mind that stimulant medication is "quick in and quick out" so judging whether it is helpful doesn't take too long. Your post is full of love. I have an image of your son that brings back memories from a decade ago. He and his cousin will not likely react in the same way to the same medication so you can only judge by how much help your son gets. Fingers crossed and hugs sent. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 559016, member: 35"] I want to say welcome, first of all. Glad you found us. You'll likely receive many responses from many caring and often very experienced parents. Although the advice won't be identical the intentions are universally caring. I have raised three ADHD children and have a lovely granddaughter who is also ADHD plus. I consider myself a bit of an expert, lol. Not one of the three children ever had evil intentions nor were they ever disrespectful to others. on the other hand school was a problem and I want to emphasize that your appropriate response to your son was not only accurate but a warning that neither you nor ne can fully grasp...until a teacher, a dean, an administrator or a local policeman decides that your bright funny hyperkinetic son is TOO disruptive or has evil intentions OR is a threat. We have lived with some sad and unwarranted repercussions. I hope you can avoid those traumas because his life can be altered forever. Yeah, I know that sounds dire. I have lived it and know others who have suffered immensely as the result of the impulsive traits build inside their children. On the Board everyone attempts to provide support with-o criticism because we know the drill, so to speak. One of the issues is medication. I just can not find the way to agree with avoiding medications. If you are anti-medication please don't be offended. The pumping foot and the need to get up and move are proof that he has the problem. If you ever sit in on a Juvenile Detention hearing you will see at least half the youngsters foot pumping. Even with appropriate medication it is difficult for teens (and particularly teen boys) to reign in that extra energy that is in their bodies. What elementary school staff might find slightly irritating or annoying middle and high school observers find to be a sign of trouble. I love and raised a gifted grandson (he was of five in our County to be given college entrance exams at 13). He also was very popular and welcomed warmly into almost all homes. He also was acknowledged as an All Star athlete in three sports. Even with medications he ended up being perceived as a troublemaker and due to subsequent problems his life started going down the tube. I strongly encourage you to try medication. I know that it can be hard to find the right medication but there are at least four that have been available for years and have helped alot of kids. Keep in mind that stimulant medication is "quick in and quick out" so judging whether it is helpful doesn't take too long. Your post is full of love. I have an image of your son that brings back memories from a decade ago. He and his cousin will not likely react in the same way to the same medication so you can only judge by how much help your son gets. Fingers crossed and hugs sent. DDD [/QUOTE]
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