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Where's the "Stop" button for kids with-impulsivity?
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 540444" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I think a lot of it is lack of self control that it takes to limit impulsive tendencies. My son has only learned some self control by having severe consequences- not that he's like a 40yo adult now but he's clearly learned how to manage and not give into the vast majority of impulses. They might not be able to help the fact that they feel impulsive but they either have to learn to cope and not give into it or they have major problems in society as they get older. JMHO but I doubt any medication can really fix it, although some might be able to curb it some.</p><p></p><p>I don't think it's not having access to electronics that's going to fix everything either- it's the way others in structured programs will handle the situation when he has a melt-down after not getting his way that will help him change. Although getting away from electronics, friends, etc, that are currently norms in his life does force change in some way or another. It just appears that no matter what you have tried, he isn't becoming the person you think he should at home.</p><p></p><p>If he has outstanding charges on him now, you can't send him anywhere out of state until after a court hearing and getting approval from a PO, assuming he'll get the typical probation for being a first-time juvie offender. If he has no court hearing scheduled then he's had no serious consequences for stealing all your jewelry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 540444, member: 3699"] I think a lot of it is lack of self control that it takes to limit impulsive tendencies. My son has only learned some self control by having severe consequences- not that he's like a 40yo adult now but he's clearly learned how to manage and not give into the vast majority of impulses. They might not be able to help the fact that they feel impulsive but they either have to learn to cope and not give into it or they have major problems in society as they get older. JMHO but I doubt any medication can really fix it, although some might be able to curb it some. I don't think it's not having access to electronics that's going to fix everything either- it's the way others in structured programs will handle the situation when he has a melt-down after not getting his way that will help him change. Although getting away from electronics, friends, etc, that are currently norms in his life does force change in some way or another. It just appears that no matter what you have tried, he isn't becoming the person you think he should at home. If he has outstanding charges on him now, you can't send him anywhere out of state until after a court hearing and getting approval from a PO, assuming he'll get the typical probation for being a first-time juvie offender. If he has no court hearing scheduled then he's had no serious consequences for stealing all your jewelry. [/QUOTE]
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