Suicide Threats or Attempts: Older Child
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My 7 Year Old Says He Wants to Die!
Asked by C.C. from Charlotte
on December 29, 2006
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How can a 7 year old be depressed? He is very loved and cared for. Doesn't need or want for anything. Yet he will say, "I hate myself", "I wish I could die" or "I wish...
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- I would look at a couple of things. Is he hearing those words at home, in daycare, on cartoons,etc? I personally have had to stop letting my 5 year old watch Fairly Od...
- Since counseling isn't necessarily a bad thing (whether he is indeed depressed or just seeking attention) then I'd keep taking him to a new counselor til you find one ...
- Well, it's definitely getting him attention. What kid doesn't want attention? Like you, I would be concerned and ask why he thinks it would be better if he weren't a...
Therapy for 8 Year Old?
Asked by Z. from Columbus
on February 21, 2009
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My 8 year old son was caught throwing away his writing homework in the recycling bin. He truly hates to read and write, but loves math and science. He is in the gifted...
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- i would listen to your warning bells. my son said similar things when he was in kindergarden & i talked to his teacher that night & requested that he start seeing the ...
- This doesn't sound normal to me. Acting out by throwing the homework away could be a response to the situation. Maybe he was frustrated that he isn't good at writing. ...
- An eight yr old boy with a special needs child - Yes he needs therapy - HOME therapy! He needs "mom" dates and "mom" time. I have been there - I have had 3 special n...
What to Get a 9 Year Old Who Never Plays with Anything
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on November 5, 2008
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My 9 year old step-son has some issues. We cannot pinpoint what they are because we only have him every other weekend and his mom does not see the same things we do, ...
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- I have an Aspergers son (on the autistic spectrum). These kids usually have one special interest or some might say obsession. My son's was usually matchbox cars. Ho...
- Sorry, I don't have time to read your previous responses. Here are a few ideas: 1-Video or computer games that are active like driving games or Guitar Hero (to...
- what does school say about his development? What are his grades like? If you share custody, then you do have rights regarding his academics. & what does his doctor ...
Adult Church Service for 6 Year Old
Asked by C.R. from Janesville-Beloit
on September 18, 2010
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Our church is going to limit nursery care to children 5 and under during adult church service. I am concerned that some of the topics that are brought up in the adult ...
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- By the time I was 5 years old I was attending church service with my parents and never found anything disturbing. My daughter is 5 and attends services with us as wel...
- I am confused I don't understand what it is that your child can't hear at church. Are you upset beccause there is some particular topic that you have been privy to, ...
- I think that it is wonderful that your church is having children join with their parents for church. I know a lot of churches are moving this way since they are findi...
Talking to Kids About Suicide
Asked by A.S. from Kansas City
on October 6, 2011
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My friend's son committed suicide this week, and it's such a tragic situation. My kids knew him, and I am not sure exactly how much to share with them about how he die...
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- I am all for honesty but I do not think at this age they need to know it was a suicide. Experiencing the death of someone they knew at that age is tragic enough.
- I agree with Betsy...they don't need to know about the suicide. Prayers to you!
- You didn't mention how old the boy was. So sad! It makes me cry just thinking about it. I wouldn't say anything to the 5 year old other than it was an accident. ...
Seek Advice for 7 Year Old Son
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on May 21, 2008
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My son is in first grade. Has severed ADHD, Sensory Integrations Dysfuntion and LD in reading. He is in special ed 2.5 hours a day and has made good reading progress. ...
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- Speak to your Dr. about short term meds for later in the day. My daughter is on adderall 15 mg xr (extended release) that she takes in the morning and lasts about unt...
- I may not have any good advice, but let me sympathize with you. My daughter, who is now 15, used to thrown "temper tantrums" all the time. I can't tell you how many ...
- My 9 y.o stepson is also ADHD and has sensory issues. What you described sounds like him when he first came to live with us when he was four. It has been a VERY long...
Is the Twighlight Series OK for My 10 Year Old?
Asked by J.R. from Tulsa
on April 5, 2009
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Hi everyone! My son is 10 and a half (4th Grade) but is mature for his age and is a very good reader. In fact, his most recent state test scores classified his readi...
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- I am on book # 4 right now Breaking Dawn and there hasnt' been anything sexual up until the last book. I wouldn't consider it graphic though, you may want to proof re...
- I agree with most posts that say you should read them first and then decide. The subject varies with each family. I have read all the books a couple of times. I lik...
- I have read the books several times and loved them. The books are really good the 4th book titled Breaking Dawn I would think about. Stephanie wrote them directed for ...
Very Difficult 10 Year Old
Asked by D.M. from Indianapolis
on March 12, 2007
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Hello, I am having a lot of trouble with my 10 year old son. He is very smart, but is failing two classes and may have to repeat the grade. Getting him to do his homew...
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- what you have desciribed sounds a lot like ADD or ADHD, but it may not acually be. try limiting the amount of cafiene and sugar he consumes for a while and he may cal...
- It very well could be ADD or ADHD. You're doing the right thing having him in counseling...the poor little guy seems to have been through hell and back. It could be ju...
- It sounds to me like a combination of things. Counseling definately wouldn't hurt. My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago and your son seems to be...
My 9 Year Old Daughter Hates School
Asked by A.R. from Sioux Falls
on January 7, 2011
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My 9 year old was held back in kindergarten for no other reason but she was very shy, when she started kindergarten the second year a couple of girls in her old class ...
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- She is being bullied point blank. I heard of a woman who's daughter was being bullied and the school did nothing about it. She took it to another level and got a restr...
- I think that you need to put her in some sort of martial arts class where she will learn some confidence in herself. She needs to find her voice and stand up for hers...
- Take her out of the shool, Keeping her in an environment that you have no support from will only effect you and child more and more overtime. I have been through this...
My 8-Year Old Has Violent Thoughts
Asked by A.C. from Houston
on February 20, 2009
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My 8-year old son is having violent thoughts and sometimes actions. Before Christmas break his teacher sent home a drawing that she had found in his desk. The drawing ...
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- I had the same problem with my 8 year old boy too. His was directly related to the inappropriate movies, games and shows that my ex-husband was letting him watch. Bo...
- Hi A., I think something wrong has happened to him in his short life. Get him to therapy asap and see what the professionals think. Maybe something has happened you...
- Hi A., Most children at this age know right from wrong and think about their actions before they put them into affect. Children at this age can easly be influence by...
