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July 12, 2007, 8:38 am PDT
I agree
Quote From: morgantaylorSorry, we have been living with this with my 11 yr old stepson and he is in gifted and talented classes. We have spent thousands of dollars between pediatricians and psychologists/psychiatrists. We have used the good behavior-reward system as well as the bad behavior-punishment system. Yes, we have tried taking everything (material things) away from him as punishment. Yes, we make him clean himself and his laundry. The kids tease him at school and at home. He has 4 siblings that do not have this problem. We cannot go anywhere with the kid, nor do people want to come here. Yes, we do find pieces of it around our house and are completely grossed out by it, kick, holler and scream...but it doesn't bother him. I think it's to the point where this is normal to him so he doesn't understand why we freak out about it. We have tried the laxative, fiber diet, enemas, exercise, plenty of water, going sit on the toilet at regular times each day...we don't know what else to do. It has even caused major marital problems between my hub and I because we have full custody of this child. Imagine having to deal with this everyday and everynight with a child that is not biologically yours. You should not judge these kids or the parents until you have lived through it. Do you really think these parents have not tried different things? Do you think they enjoy living this way? I totally agree-do NOT judge the kids or the parents unless you have been through the same thing.
I have 2 boys that suffer with this.
My oldest was not diagnosed until he was 11yrs old-it took along time of me getting 2nd, 3rd ,4th opinions from medical professionals.
My youngest boy was diagnosed quickly.
Both of my boys are smart, very athletic, and are friendly. There is/was nothing wrong with their diets, or any issues with their toilet training.
It is a medical problem that needs to be recognized.(and it is slowly being easier to diagnose)
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