Quote From: mother2allMy son is 16 yrs. old and he is bi-polar and adhd and i feel like i can't do this anymore, all i want to do is run away but then i think it about and realize he didn't ask to be born. he just got fired from his job,he got kicked out of just about every class yesterday then he came home and took it out on me. he blames me he says i never talk to him. well, surprise surprise the school just called and they suspended for the rest of the week and they mentioned they don't want him back. i feel like i cant do this anymore i want to run and hide. he just said it was my fault and i told him he needed to take some responsibiliy for his actions and he told me to shut up and end it.the school is worried they say he is scarey and something has to be done. any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated.
I have felt like you before.Meeting the challenge of adhd is hard,now add bi polar.I have 3 sons the youngest has adhd.I sometimes fear the future so its hard to deal with today.I try real hard to keep appointments with counselors and doctors.I have had to fight the system the whole way. I will continue to fight for everything that will help my son and family.
Being a single parent with disabilities has been very hard most days.However as his parent I feel its my obligation to discipline him and set boundaries.I READ ONCE that the parent who simply gives up and lets his hyperactive child ' run wild' does the child no favor. This means clear limits and appropriate rewards and penalties.It is therefore important that parents provide solid structure.Furthermore,there should be a strict routine in daily activities.Let the child help make the schedule,including time for homework,bath,study,and so-forth.I say," learn all you can about this problem .Make informed decisions,and above all love your child, build him up.Low self-esteem is a killer."
