Violence: Teen
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Drawings of Violent Pictures by a Child.
Asked by S.H. from Reno
on February 1, 2011
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My boyfriend's 7 year old draws violent pictures at school all the time. If there is an animal on his work it is gutted and blood is all around it. There has been time...
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- Having him evaluated by an actual psychiatrist doesn't mean he'll be on meds. Psychologists are great but they aren't an alternative to a psychiatrist. They do two d...
- Wow! Definitely need to monitor what he is viewing, but just because you take him to a therapist does not mean they will put him on meds. Maybe they can get to the roo...
- My children will draw violent things when they're angry. Since he stutters that could be really affecting him in more ways than you realize. Your boyfriend should real...
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...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
Help Controlling 16 Year Old Daughter's Attitude
Asked by J.T. from Syracuse
on September 1, 2009
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My daughter is a sweetheart....at times...lately she is so snappy with so much attitude. Sometimes it's not what she says but of how she says it. She has so much ton...
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- Its called hormones..Think PMS times 100..There isnt much you can do to stop them. But you can help your DD learn to control her annoyance. Sit her down when she ISN"T...
- Sounds like my 14 yr old dau. They think the world is theres hope that they out grow it be firm dont let her get what ever she wants sometimes going back to school hel...
- We have a large poster that says: Teenagers, Tired of being harassed by your parents? ACT NOW! Move out, Get a Job, Pay your own way, WHILE YOU SILL KNOW EVERYTHING...
Diet and Behavior
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on March 8, 2011
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My son has been having issues (defiance and anger) and I am considering changing his diet to see if there is any effect. I am starting with eliminating corn syrup. We ...
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- i am not as cranky when i eat protien and lots of it i have more energy too. is he trhrowing his fits only when he is hungry???? for some reason feeding a kid even a g...
- Sometimes food makes things more challenging due to hyper activity from sugar, or bad nerve reactions from chemicals and colors. To an extent. But I know lots of kid...
- A few of my friends have done this and it helps but is not the cure all for some of the normal behavior kids will have :) How old is he? One of the culprits is Red ...
Behavior
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on July 24, 2009
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Hello fellow Mamas,
I am trying to figure out the best way to help my 2 1/2 yr old son to be somewhat empathetic. I'm not expecting to achieve a high level of this ...
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- 2 1/2 year olds are still developmentally not quite able to understand cause and effect to the level you are talking about. They are at a developmental level of under...
- Unfortunately, empathy is not something children are capable of before they 4-5 years old. One thing to do may be channeling his behavior to appropriate outlets, i.e. ...
- I can see why your older son is scared and refuses to be alone in a room with his brother. No one is protecting him or standing up for him...He has to be an adult at s...
Violent and Frequent Tantrums by My Almost Three Year Old Son
Asked by M.D. from Detroit
on February 6, 2011
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My son will turn three on the 22nd of this month. On or around 02/01/2011 the frequency and intensity of his tantrums dramatically increased. His tantrums rose in fr...
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- Have you checked in with your school district? Many offer early intervention services, and your tax dollars are paying for it. See if they have an early childhood pr...
- My niece was recently diagnosed with Sensory Integration Disorder. Since I'm not around her daily, I don't have all the details, but some of the things you are describ...
- I agree, an Occupational Therapy evaluation is needed. However, while you do that search, you can do some things in the interim - your son responds positively to what...
Behavior Problems Caused by Diet????
Asked by M.L. from Spartanburg
on November 20, 2008
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Hello moms,
A lot of you have been following my post about my 5 year old daughter's behavior. Well it is getting worse. I do have appointments set up for her for a ...
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- Everything that Mimi said is true. My son was also diagnosed with ADHD at 5, and when I switched his diet around to organic foods and stopped the dyes and chemicals f...
- Processed foods with artificial colors, flavorings, sweeteners, and the loads of sugars and hydrogenated fats in the typical American diet are bound to be doing harm! ...
- My first question would be why is the behavior only exhibited during the week? I'm a little concerned about your Pediatrician putting such a harsh label on her behavio...
Need Help with My Childs Behavior
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on November 4, 2008
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Well I have this 13month old that since he was about 4months old has had a real bad attitude. It started with pushing your hands away when you tried to take him from ...
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- My immediate reaction to your story was "Wow, that sounds familiar!" My second child also was so much more active and aggressive than the first. It came as quite a s...
- How can a 4 month old have a "bad attitude"?
- YOu don't mention what you have tried. First I would say that he should know that he is NEVER allowed to strike anyone, especially an adult. He should suffer conse...
Toddler Refuses to Sleep Alone and Gets Violent When We Let Him Cry
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2008
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I am at my wits' ends with my 2.5 yr old son. He has always been an easy one to go to bed, more or less, but recently, he has been demanding that we stay with him in t...
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- Your son is the one who is in control right now. This is one of those turning point behaviors that many parents have to nip in the bud. You are the one who needs to ...
- i am a mother of 3 children: 18, 16 and 9 yrs. all three of my kids began sleeping in their rooms at age 6 months old. i have never had a problem with them wanting ...
- Hi there -- I am a mother of 2 boys -- one is 5 and the other is 3months old. All the advice sounds good -- I would add Craniosacral therapy or osteopathy to the dayti...
