my son is 3 now and having speech problems just wondering if that could be why
2007-01-31 15:37:17 · 18 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Um... why were you having unprotected sex with a junkie? I hope you aren't doing that anymore.
You'll never know whether that bothered your son or not. Or the fact that his father is probably not a part of his life may have something to do with it. You'll never know.
I wish your son all the best. I hope he doesn't suffer too much for all your mistakes.
2007-01-31 15:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
It is generally believed that a father's taking drugs don't impact the child. However, often people who are hooked on drugs are hooked for a reason. Untreated ADD, learning differences or bi-polar disorder can be a big impact because drugs or alcohol temporarily calm the noise in the head of someone with these issues. Your son could have inherited some of these problems. And these problems can lead to speech issues.
I would take him to a speech therapist if you can, and ask them assess whether he is just a "slow" speaker or might have some deeper issues. While he is young to know about the other issues, you can at least have him evaluated.
2007-02-01 14:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know its scary to find out info like that, but really his drugged up sperm isn't going to cause your baby to have speech problems. My suggestion to you would be to have his hearing checked. My husband had speech problems too as a child, and it was because he had so many ear infections, it effected how he heard things and how he pronounced them as well. If his hearing checkes out then a speech therapist would be a great help to you. good luck and I hope all is okay.
2007-01-31 23:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by curiousjules 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is probably most certainly causing your son's speech problems. My adopted brother's mom was on drugs when she was pregnant with him and he has speech, memory, and other physical problems due to the drug use.
Get him into speech therapy as soon as possible, and keep a close eye on him as he developes because some signs and symptoms will show up down the road.
2007-01-31 23:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i dont think that would affect it ... it would only be if you took drugs while you were pregnant. ..but most kids have a speech problem at some point ...he will get over it ..you could always take him to speech therapy or somethin if it keeps up
2007-01-31 23:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by julybaby1690 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! A lot of people have speech problems and I doubt all of their father's were on drugs... @_@.
- Bride
2007-02-01 12:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tori 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya!!!!!!!!!!! Tell the doctor and work hard with your child. To all you people that are saying no, read some books it takes two to make a child. Mom talk to your baby's doctor find out form someone with a PHD.
2007-02-04 23:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by Viki M. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm no.. i have a cousin whos 3ish and doesnt talk yet but some kids are just late bloomers and drugs probably have nothing to do with it or 3 is a little young to talk
2007-02-01 00:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by ?????? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, but not impossible. Drugs can affect the chromosomes, but it is not likely that a fertile zygote would result.
2007-01-31 23:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but not likely. It maybe his hearing. Have you had that checked yet? Good luck.
2007-02-01 00:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋