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Son with ADD Has Violent Temper
Asked by S.T. from Phoenix
on September 12, 2010
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My son is 5 1/2 he is not on meds, and he is also in Kindergarten, at home when he does not get his way he gets really violent, even when he is put in a timeout chair,...
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- There is something called Counterwill (a term coined by German Otto Rank). It descibes the rebellion seen at all ages. Canadian child psychologist gordon nuefeld say...
- I'm an adult "ADDer"..and was literally just putting my baby to bed and reading one of my favorite ADD books...Driven to Distraction. One-if you haven't read it I wou...
- I'm sorry. My son went through something very similar and didn't break the cycle until about 4th grade and he did have tantrums at school. After much research, and my ...
My Neighboor Is Not Disciplining Her Violent Child.
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on September 8, 2007
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Hi, ladies, I need some suggestions. I have a neighboor who has 3 children among them 3 years old who is extremly active, loud and phisical. My daughter is almost two,...
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- I have been having a similar problem. My neighbor also is very violent and I realized it was effecting my middle son. The neighbor is 7 and my son is 5. I also am quie...
- M., I too have a neighbor that is gossipy and has rude, mean, children. I do not talk to her and do not allow my kids to play with her kids. I am a mom first - be...
- First, I would not allow my child to play with another child that is violent and apparently has no rules or consequences. If they do continue to play together at all,...
Violent Behavior
Asked by C.S. from South Bend
on October 27, 2006
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Entirely too frequently I have gotten bad reports from the teachers at my sons day care. I have been told that my son is spitting on and hitting the other kids (one in...
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- hi my son did that when he was little an i found out that he had adhd anhad some other things gone on so i had him tested an that it what mad him do things ,but he als...
- Well, four year olds usually act out for specific reasons. And if there is another boy that is acting out and getting more attention, albeit negative attention then mo...
- I have had this same problem with my son and he was kicked out of daycare. After spending a couple of months with my mom, she broke her arm. I had to get him into an...
4 y.o. Foster Child Violent, Won't Listen, Testing
Asked by J.K. from Springfield
on May 17, 2008
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Very long now, update at bottom.
My partner and I are foster parents who recently had a 4 year old placed who is giving us a serious run for our money. He's been w...
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- You are to be commended for taking on foster children who have had so much disruption and trauma in their lives. Obviously you understand the issues this child has. ...
- Wow.... I give you a lot of credit. The only thing I can say is that you can't allow his behavior to influence the younger child's (which it will unless he starts to ...
- Wow, this takes me back 5 years when my daughter first moved in with me. She was 5 1/2, taken into care at 4 and after a couple of foster homes, spent the 13 months pr...
10 Year Old Violent
Asked by A.D. from Orlando
on April 15, 2009
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Hi to all the moms out there, im in dispair so im hoping you all can help me :( first let me say that over the last 6 months things have just gotten worse and im not s...
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- Hi A., I would like to suggest that you get help for her in the form of a counsellor. There may be something that she is trying to handle, but is not sure how to. For...
- It's not really clear what the issue is. Does she have these outbursts at meal time? Is it over food? Did she try to run away after an issue over food? Or is this ...
- Hey A., I've read through the responses and I agree with everyone about cutting some slack on the food issues. I would like to suggest a book I just read called "pa...
Violent Fits and Disruption from 9 year-old-Need Advice!
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on February 28, 2008
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We are a large combined family. My 9-year-old stepdaughter has been a huge household disruption and as she has gotten older her "temper tantrums" have gotten more and...
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- Is it possible the she might have adhd with odd? Odd is oppositional defiant disorder. It is a true disorder too!Goggle ODD and you will see what comes up. My newphew...
- I would call some sort of authority. 9 is WAY too old to be acting like that. WAY too old. Maybe her mom is afraid of what proffessional help might reveal? I'm sor...
- If there is a court order for the daughter to see a counselor.... start there. Go back to the courts because the mother is in violation of a court order if she does n...
Why Is My Son Still Angry, Violent, Hateful, and Disobedient.......
Asked by L.D. from Springfield
on September 20, 2011
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He is 3 yes I know...but we can't go 5 mins with out him hitting, screaming, whining, yelling, or getting into some other kind of trouble. yes we have taken him to the...
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- It seems like all this friendly, nicey-nicey discipline doesn't work on your child... how much longer does your child's behavior have to continue before you finally tr...
- Not normal. It sounds like he doesn't take you seriously, he has no self control and you have lost all manner of authority. This isn't a matter of how much time you ...
- This is not normal behavior for a 3 year. Keep taking him to doctors until you find one that listens. Don't down play anything he does to the doctor. You are your son'...
A Playmate Who Wants Everything Her Way and If Not Becomes Violent!
Asked by P.A. from Huntington
on May 23, 2008
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My 4 yr old daughter has a family member playmate that is a yr and a half older than her who she loves dearly. The only problem is that if she doesn't get her way abo...
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- I would definately put my child first! Don't feel guilty if she can't play with the other child. It's not your fault that no one is helping in this situtation. I wo...
- Sounds like the family member might have ADHD. Sounds crazy, but violence in kids like that usually isn't malicious, it is just characteristic impulsive behavior. Yo...
- No more "playing" with that one unless both moms are present! You are inflicting an abusive child on your child. You are supposed to be her protector. I would call chi...
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...
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...
