the teacher even had to ask the other students (when he wasn't in the classroom)not to laugh at him, talk to him. It's bad a couple of months into the year he was caught changing his colors from red to green before he got home. The principle and counselour actually take turns watching him(at all times)when he's in school. I know, hes acting out, but how can I help him. His situation is this. He lives at his grandmas(other side of the family) his parents are poor, drunk(dad), grandparents are great they do as much as they can. Got it?His Situation sucks!! He's stressed, I know it. How caN I help him?? His is a great kid when Im around, my sisters and brothers too, what can we do?? How do we help him when we only see him 1-3 times a month. I will see him tommorrow, what can I do?? I don't want to impose on the parents(grand parents) but I will!! How do I help him? I have two young toddlers, but he is a really good kid. I am sooo worried, it's only gonna get worst!! Please help!! Thank
2007-01-26 08:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by Mic 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Participate in his life as much as your can. He probably feels alone and so is acting up. Encourage him to succeed and to call you whenever he feels like he needs to talk. I know you have two kids to take care of but you'll be saving him from destroying his life completely.
2007-01-26 08:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Michael K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The poor kid sounds like he's having a lot of trouble adjusting. Have you thought of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for him? This would give him some individual attention and yet one more person who cares. Additionally, try talking to him about his behaviour. Even if you can't see him a lot, call once in a while to ask how things are going. Ask the grandparents to give you updates on his behaviour and give a call when you hear something really good or bad. Be there for him, let him know you care and are available to help.
2007-01-26 08:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by Meems 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We battled these same issues for 2 years before I finally relented and let my son be assessed for ADD/ADHD. He was diagnosed ADHD. None of us involved was in a rush to medicate. Actually, by modifying how we dealt with certain issues we were able to get many areas under control. Eventually I asked to try a low dose medication to help with my son's concentration levels in school. It has truly been wonderful. My son's grades have dramatically improved and I get reports from his teacher all the time about good choices he's making and how proud she is of his efforts--I use to get the ones about all the missing homework and emotional "melt downs" during the day.
If you would have asked me 3 years ago if I would medicate my son I would have told you HELL NO! But I can honestly say that I'm grateful that I was open to trying all the different avenues available to us.
Your next step would be for his grandparents (guardians) to take him to his pediatrician and ask for a referral to a counselor. I would suggest a children's psychologist or psychiatrist. They will then be able to help determine what the problem might be and suggest things to help with his issue.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 08:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sophie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋