Social Workers: Tween
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Seeking Advice for 14 Year Old Unmotivated Boy
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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My 14 year old is seriosly unmotivated. This is his first year of high school and the first time he has brought home D's and F's. One each on every report card. Thi...
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- Is there slippage in other areas besides school? I am wondering if there are some depression issues that are at work here. Especially since you said your daughter and...
- Hi D.: Looks as though you have recieved some good responses. I tend to lean towards the S H, advice. I believe, that alot of your sons problems stem from his relation...
- This is a tough age, and I'm not looking forward to my own kids reaching it! There's a lot you can do, but first have you tried talking to him? I mean, I know how cl...
My 12 Year Old Daugther Have No Friend
Asked by O.R. from New York
on December 1, 2010
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It is sooo hard for my 12 year old daugther to have friends since kindergarden she try hard to have friends but she has no luck, sometimes they ignore her ,most of the...
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- Hi there I feel for you - this is a hard one, when all you want is for your child to be happy. I agree with those who have said to encourage her to take part in activ...
- I would try maybe jr. bowling any group activity that she can join. I made many friends that way when I was a teenager. I have the same problem with my 8 year old. Wit...
- I agree with Amanda. Ironically, my daughter used to be lonely even though she was quite popular at school. She simply didn't have closed friends. She is now in a swim...
Help with a 13 Year Old Boy with Adhd Who Continues to Get in Trouble at School
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on March 13, 2008
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Help!! I am struggling. My son is 13 with adhd and gets in trouble at school at least once a week. I have increased his medication and it has not helped. I am not g...
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- Hi A., Please do not become overwhelmed...there is help...contact your school Social Worker...she will know about a plan 504...its to help kids w/add or ADHD...the ...
- i had the same problem( she has been suspended numerous times and even ran away from home more than 1x and lies alot) with my 13 year old daughter I had the doctor fa...
- Hi there A., I am here to tell you my daughter was with ADHD and anxiety. My counselor we go to is giving her what is called "Bio-feedback". All it is that my dau...
What Do I Do About a 12 Year Old Who Is Hiding Women's Underwear in His Room?
Asked by J.H. from Alexandria
on July 27, 2007
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I just went in my 12 year old's room to pack his clothes for the weekend. I was looking for his PSP that he hid from his older brother to send it him. I found a whole ...
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- First of all I'm no expert, but from all I have read and all that I know about life, masterbation is perfectly normal. 12 is also probably about the age where boys (an...
- J., I have no boys of my own but I do have a 13 year old brother and he's never been caught going through our mother's underwear. No, unfortunately, I don't think what...
- I am raising one boy, 15, as well as three girls. At 12 and 13 that is all he was doing, in his room locked for hours, in the shower forever. I took the approach of ...
My 12 Year Old Driving Me "Crazy"!!!!
Asked by K.S. from Raleigh
on April 11, 2008
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Now, ladies i have a question: do any of you know what is going on with the kids of today? Does anyone have the answer or just an answer for me? I am about to go crazy...
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- K., Sister you are singing to the choir. I have an 11year old son. Same situation, very strong willed, intelligent and old for his age. I called his teacher ahead of...
- Hi K., It sounds like your daughter is seeking attention...I am a social worker...and it seems like someting is going on w/your dtr...It mite be she is missing real...
- K., my friend..I have had 5 daughters...so I KNOW what you are talking about. Here is my opinion. I believe when children hit that age they revert back to being a "ter...
Seeking Help on How to Discipline 11 Year Old Boy Geting in Trouble at School
Asked by J.M. from Richmond
on March 17, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy (will be 12 in May) who is in 6th grade and has been in constant trouble at school for being disruptive in class and rude to his teachers. H...
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- I have a son who just turned 11 and I have had that problem in the past. My son's biological father is no where around but my current boyfriend has been a really good ...
- He may be bored. My children go to public school & do fine but I have found, particularly with my 8 yr old son, that "acting out" equates to finishing his work too so...
- Take what he loves most away from him. Again, show him the proper way to behave in order to get it back. As a family group stick to your decision of action. Breath, it...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on April 6, 2007
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I have a 10 year old son who has ADHD, and has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I dont know a whole lot about this diease. They have put him on Abilify. I wa...
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- Dear S., I was a mother of a bipolar child for almost 13 years. My sons psychiatrist told me that bipolar disorder is a chemical either missing or the brain not makin...
- If you don't mind me asking... What are some other symptoms your child has shown? What factors made the Dr.'s diagnose him with BP? I am asking because there is BP i...
- I have BiPolar Disorder, and I was diagnosed at 12 years old. I am now 23 with a child of my own. One of the best things you can do is to sit down with your immedi...
Building Self-esteem for My 11 Year Old Daughter
Asked by B.F. from Decatur
on April 7, 2008
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My 11 yr old daughter has always had low self-esteem. Even when she was a toddler - she would say I can't do it. She would wait for her younger sister (1 yr younger) t...
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- I have a 18 year daughter now and she was the same way. Take her to get her hair done and a make over, let her see herself in a different light. If she choose to be di...
- B., I will make this breaf since you have so many responses. I believe self-esteem issues when (raised in a healthy environment) are best filled when you can show a c...
- I'm sure there is much more to your daughter than you had room to tell about. While correcting my clients, I find 90% have a self-esteem issue with trouble academical...
Help with 11 Year Old Son
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on February 12, 2009
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I have an 11 year old son who doesn't care about school or much else. He forgets things all the time. Today he forgot to take his lunch and I didn't take it to him. ...
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- I am a 25+ year educator, and mom to an 11 year old girl. This is a common thing I am hearing from lots of parents!! Is he in 6th grade, and is that a different type ...
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- Talk to the school counselor. Also take him to see some military schools. Maybe scaring him will make him behave. But whatever you do, do it now dont wait another m...
My 14 Year Old Son Is Out of Control at School, What to Do?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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My 14 year old son is in 8th grade this year and has changed dramatically. He use to be an easy going and laid back kid. His grades were always good and I nev...
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- I have one myself. He is just defiant. Im told by my counselor that it is the teenage stage. He is doing well in school so I dont worry so much. However, change in moo...
- T. - Stop repeating the accusations, negative remarks and punishments. Sit down and talk with him, as the caring, loving mother you are - interested only in re-co...
- It sounds like something has changed for him. My vote is to take him to therapy. If this is a drastic change then there should be a specific cause. You could also l...
