My aunt has two boys, out of control boys, and her 12 year old has been on ritalin for about 5 years, maybe more but I will say 5 to be sure. I have told her many times to talk to her doctor and get him off of them but she insists he needs them, well he needs something, hes way out of control, but I really think its their parenting skills that have made him this way, and he shouldn't be punished by taking ritalin. Should I stay out of it, or try to get her to talk to the doctor and get him more help on his behaviour and get him off the ritalin? Hes an awesome kid when hes with me, but at home hes bad.
2007-02-09 09:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by Proud Mother 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Her mother has been using ritalin on him for years, and if she insists that he needs them and refuses to see a doctor or counselor about this, then the best that you can do is demonstrate your style to her when he is in your care and discuss the differences in his behavior.
Ritalin - easier than parenting.
2007-02-09 09:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband was on Ritalin from the time he was 6-15. He took him self off of it at 14. At 14 he was up to his mom's bust line ( Mom in law is 5'9") . He was taking enough Ritalin to kill an elephant!!! A year later he was 8" taller! We will not put our boys on drugs. People use drugs as a crutch. Diet will help and therapy. Good luck!
2007-02-09 09:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can surely say that i dont believe in child medication...
there isnt too much u can do but to read up on side affects of long term ritalin use and the dependency that it brings upon a child and an adult...
bc not only now does she depend on the meds to take care of her child... the child will think and learn that he cant live "normally" without them... and thats a horrible way to be and to feel...
ps... what about addiction... ritalin is like a tranq i mean its so 100% possible to become addicted to it jsut for its affects of feeling screwed up as opposed to thinking it makes u a better person...
i totally agree about parenting.. bc it does mean a lot..
but maybe if u like do some research on the med.. and "accidentally" leave it around for her to read she might get it..
if not.. u can pray for the best of the child
2007-02-09 09:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by red.one9luv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is a agenda 2 (narcotic). you opt on to envision which includes your youngster's clinical specialist/well being care specialist to confirm if there are different drugs accessible to assist your baby, or once you've questions about 'weaning' the youngster from the drug if it truly is what you opt on to do after study. also, verify which includes your pharmacist. finally, you're the finest man or woman to confirm if the lengthy-time period use of Ritalin is causing issues. There at the instantaneous are many concepts accessible, while 5 years in the past, ritalin grow to be the magic - and olny- bullet. desire this helps.
2016-12-03 23:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by rieck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long is too long? 1 day is to long. Parenting has been proven to have alot to do with ADD. Yes, some children are more active/out of control than others but the solution should never be to literally drug them a proven harmful stimulant. Please keep insisting he get off Ritalin, he is slowly being destroyed. If you think I'm over-exagerating, research it yourself and see what you come up with. Good luck, I wish everybody had somebody like you to care about them :-)
Read Dr. Phils "Advice For Parents of ADD/ADHD Children"
http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/150"Nutrition For Kids With ADD"
http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/152
2007-02-09 10:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any kid should be on Ritalin, people would rather drug their kids than deal with their behavioural problems. Try to get her to talk to her doctor, it could be a food allergy or intolerance.
2007-02-09 09:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think he needs counsling, for his behavior probs. as far as the meds go, then she needs to keep an eye on weather she thinks it's time from him to come off.you can't just go cold turkey,because u have to take this one thing at a time.I think she need to set up a house meeting to find out what is going on in the kids minds, that way they can talk about what they like, or what they dislike.It works for me...Good luck!
2007-02-09 09:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by latinaes4life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in the family situations, the family member finds it harder to hear someone else's opinions about the family members. I suggest to ask your doctor for the name of psychologist and leave the name of psychologist at your aunt's house. One day she might look at it, probably will question about it. Hoping for some yahoo members with medical background help you more on this.
2007-02-09 09:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Julie G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you been a parent long??
i dont think you have the right to condone her parenting.
sometimes kids are out of control through no fault of parent.
only the parent knows the full extent.
instead of telling her to get the boys off the drug. offer ways of help.
my son is nearly 6. he is under a family dr and currently having test for his behaviour. he can not help the way he is. it is not my fault the way he is either. i am doing everything in my power to help him. and it is never enough. i suggest you be more caring. if your a new mom, one day u will understand the stress kids put you through. i love my son. i do not love his behaviour., i appreciate support not put me downs
2007-02-09 09:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by rachie 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
one dose is too many, but thats my opinion, he's never bad, he does bad things, but i agree with you it's parenting skills that need improvement, some day those children will ask where is or was my childhood, the parents will have to answer in a pill bottle
2007-02-09 12:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋