I have a son who is 10 and needs more social skills and is a little over weight he has add and i want to help him he does not have friends i am overly potective of as well i dont want him being teased kids can be crul and his father is rarly home. i would app thank you
2006-07-27 11:43:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Do not be overly protective. He has to be in social situations in order to develop social skills. I understand that you are worried about his weight. My sister was obese as a child and children can be very cruel. However, if his weight is an issue then perhaps you can help with that. Don't push diets on him. What you could do is try to cook healthy meals. Make time for bike rides or other exercise that would help him. If he eats healthy and exercises yet still has a weight problem see a doctor. He may have health problems causing the weight problem. They could at least rule this out for you. If it is not medical perhaps you could speak with a dietitian or nutritionist. Best of luck to you and your son.
2006-07-27 12:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by geni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the boy out of the house. Social skills are developed by positive AND negative interaction. I know it's hard, but unless you do give him some space, he may still be in the same boat at 30. Not trying to be cruel....but I wish someone had given my mother this advice. My brother is 42, still at home, anti-social,and a thorn in my mothers side. I know she would have done differently if given the chance.
2006-07-27 18:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three issues here 1) you are over protective. As a mother we want to protect our child from everything but we often hurt them more by doing this as they need to know that things happen and people get their feeling hurt. Yes kids can be cruel but the best way for your child to grow is to learn to stand up for himself and what will upset us as a parent kids ignore. 2) children with add and adhd are just like every other child only they need a little more structure. Get your son involved in something like Karate that will get him involved but will also teach discipline (it works my 7 year old is adhd and this has been a life savor). 3) get your son out to the park and start changing his diet to help with the weight. Make snacks fruits and meals with more vegies and low cal main dishes. Go for walks with him in the evening or buy bikes and ride with him to get him interested. Good luck
2006-07-27 19:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check into play groups with other kids who have add, for the weight take him to the park or some other activity where he gets exercise, as for the kids being cruel that is always going to happen just be there for him with unconditional love and support when he gets hurt.
2006-07-27 18:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop overprotecting,it does more harm than good.
I put my boys in Boy scouts, then karate,and from there two of them went into sports,football no less,and that scared me, but you just got to give them room.
2006-07-27 19:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋