Child #2 (son): 16, Extremely difficult child since age 13. Genius level IQ, honors classes, athelete, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Substance abuse, rehab, lying, stealing, sneaking out, running away, sexually active.
Deceased husband: committed suicide age 26 on 4th attempt in 10 years. Married 9 years, father to #2, #3, #4. Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenic, Substance abuse.
You realize that genetics plays a large role in this? And that there is a fairly good chance that Child #2 is or may become either bi-polar, schizophrenic, or both? So many "youth" workers do not want to see these kids "labeled", which can really complicate things. But genetics is a bit stacked against. It isn't unusual for things like bi-polar to show up with puberty.
