my child has A D H D and swears alot can anyone give me suggestions to help stop this HELP?

Answer 1

the swearing is not part of ADHD. Why don't you go check out some books on ADHD and join a ADHD parent net. I have a little, 10 yrs old BIL that has ADHD and he has never cursed.
You want him to stop, start punishing him every single time! When he does a week with out swearing give him a treat!

I hate to say this but it's true ADHD is a neurological disorder and matter if people like it or not neurological disorders are genetic.It's not the food. It's important to know famliy history. One of these days thet will be able to do a blood test!I found that out the hard way.

Answer 2

First of all, ADHD is a very real, very life changing disorder. While I agree that many children are misdiagnosed as well as over medicated...I DO NOT agree that smacking them around is going to change anything. Everyone is able to take in different stimulus...and everyone reacts in different ways.
ADHD is not an excuse...it is a real disability...and it sounds like your child may have ADHD with impulsivity. Have you taken your child to the doctor for a true diagnosis? Meds are a last resort...and then if given should also accompany counseling and teaching your child ways to cope and manage their behavior.
I am sorry that you are receiving so many negative responses...please know that you are not alone...and hopefully the older your child gets the more s/he will be able to control his actions.
True and consistant consequences are great. Sit down and discuss them with your child prior to enforcing. 1 warning, and then if it continues, a consequence that s/he does not like. It becomes a battle of wills and patience. Good luck and I think that it is great that you are reaching out and asking for help...It takes a village to raise a child!

Answer 3

For the one who said that ADD did not exist a century ago.. Recordings of it are dated back to the 1800's. Any way. ADHD is a hyperactive disorder.. children repeat what they hear. Tourette syndrome involves outburst of language. So do you know if your child is hearing language from others and picking it up and when angered just blurting it out to upset you. I know when my son was younger.. I did have an awful habit to say chit alot.. and when he used it on me.. well that stopped quickly. He is also ADHD and on medication for it. I know it is tough and many more children are being diagnosed with ADHD these days. It makes me wonder if it is due to some to the preservatives in the foods we eat. Just a thought. Good luck and hope all works out.

Answer 4

I don't think ADHD includes a symptom that is swearing. That's another problem altogether. With ADHD children you need to stay on top of them. You need to be sure they have meds [if the doctor decides to], have creative outlets for them [painting, sports ect]. Set firm rules and make sure you both follow them. Remember that swearing is not a part of ADHD, he's just testing you. Don't fail that test!

Answer 5

ADHD. Naughty child syndrome. The child needs parenting and discipline. Maybe a bit of a handful but with attention, nurturing and yes discipline this can be sorted.
Drug the kid if you want. Thats what Kurt Cobains folks did to him. Then when the kid grows up you stop giving them the drugs and leave them to it. Trouble is they just go and take other drugs instead.
Think long term. Spend time with your child. If he/she has too much energy do something to use that energy up. Sports, swimming, running. Don't let the child fester in front of the TV or video games. Use that energy for good but don't pander to his/her wants. The child needs attention and discipline.

Answer 6

Have you tried ignoring the swearing? I know that sounds a silly thing to do but maybe if the child wasn't getting attention for swearing they would get bored of doing so... Good Luck though, it is a difficult path to walk!

Answer 7

You need to speak to a specialist or a group of parents caring for children with ADHD.

Whats for sure is most of the people who have answered this question are ignorant and uneducated in this condition. Yahoo attracts idiots at times - so ignore references to parenting skill, discipline etc.

I have no experience but have spoken to Mum in your position. Just listening to her worries was exhausting and NOT HER FAULT. I hope those foolish enough to write without thinking do not have to deal with ADHD in their lives and good for you being a loving caring parent.

I wish you luck in finding the right answer for you and your child.

Luv J xx

Answer 8

SWEARING IS PART OF THE CONDITION, NOT EVERY CONDITION IS THE SAME. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS A CHILD WHO DOESNT SWEAR WITH THE CONDITION DOESNT MEAN ITS NOT PART OF THE CONDITION. MY FRIEND HAS AN 11 YEAR OLD SON WITH ADHD AND HE DOES SWEAR, JUST LOOK UP FOR HELP ON THE INTERNET AND ASK AS MANY PROPLE WHO KNOW ABOUT ADHD FOR ADVICE, PUNISHING YOUR CHILD FOR SWEARING WILL NOT STOP HIM FROM SWEARING AND PARENTS WITH ADHD SHOLUD KNOW ITS NOT THAT SIMPLE, THEY DONT REACT IN THE SAME WAY AS A CHILD WITHOUT THE CONDITION, I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD BECAUSE I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS AS MY FRIEND GETS TERRIBLY UPSET.

Answer 9

So who diagnosed the child as being ADHD? What medications is the child on? Why are you attributing swearing to ADHD since it is not one of the symptoms? I'd say that the child is picking up the langauge from home...Thats usually where kids learn this type of behavior...

Answer 10

My son was diagnosed with ADHD, but he older he gets the more I think it is not ADHD it is more behavioral than anything. Don't let the ADHD be the excuse (and Im not saying you do) for everything that he does wrong. There comes a time when you know he knows right from wrong and that he has to learn to control himself or there will be consquenses to his behavior