He is 5 years old, his mother is mentally ill. His father and I have been together for 2 years. I also have a daughter she is 8. He is constantly whining and cries at the drop of a hat. His father just thinks he is a sensistive kid. I think it is more than that. If I ask him to do something or tell him to do something he cries. If we are all playing and he no longer wants to play he cries. He wets his bed and cries. He is a bit strange at times because he seems to have no identity of his own. He stares at me at times or at my daughter for no reason. He is very dependent upon my daughter or his Dad to entertain him. He plays at 5 min intervals then needs to be redirected. He constantly needs direction and has no imagination. What is wrong with this kid. Does anyone have any suggestions or know any online resources available?
2007-01-16 02:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by klynn598 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Take him to a therapist. It could be a number of things. He could just be sensitive, he could have autism, mental illness, he could have been abused by his mentally ill mother, etc. In the meantime, just be patient. Good luck.
2007-01-16 02:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem with my stepson, he is seeing someone and had to be placed on medication. The medication helps but when it wares out it's back to the same thing. I try to give him security and show him love, it helps a little.
My stepson is 6 and his 3 yr old brother calls him a little girl and cry baby and that just makes it even worst.
Good Luck
2007-01-16 02:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by KATHY S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah yah, the first wife is always mentally ill.
5 is a whiney age. My brothers both cried all the time at that age. Just love him. I have an autistic child and he was nothing like that at 5.
Make sure this is not about a superiority trip over his mother.
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2007-01-16 02:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It could possibly be ADD Attention Deficite Disorder (dont know how to spell it) It could also be his way of coping with losing his biological mother and he needs time, try and be sensitive as he is only 5. i know it is hard for you to constantly deal with it. Have yo talked with your partner? Naybe councelling if his mother is mentally ill it could be hereditry.
Goodluck sweetie xoxoxo
2007-01-16 02:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by fi_beans90 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love him, Love him, and Love him some more.
And call a therapist. Don't put the poor little guy on meds, though. Go to a therapist that the whole family can go to together. I have 3 step kids and it's never easy. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
2007-01-16 02:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by N I K I 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write down everything he dose for a few days of a week, I mean everything, then take him and what you wrote to a Doctor and go from there, it may be nothing to worry about but at least you will know.
2007-01-19 12:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the poor little guy is depressed. Give him plenty of love and security. I would also find a counselor to work with him.
2007-01-16 02:36:27 · answer #7 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also think some therapy might help
since you say he constantly needs to be redirected and cannot imagine
i think its also good to keep him engaged with kids his own age
whether it is in school or with friends
2007-01-16 02:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Bru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely take him to a therapist. Poor little guy. I hope you get something figured out.
:)
2007-01-16 02:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by Widowzpeak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋