He's 7. Every night the moaning and groaning starts near bed time. Supposedly aches all over - headache, all over. We brought him to the doctor and everything looks normal. During the day he's playful with his friends and brothers. He did leave school one day complaining of a headache. He claims the aches don't bother him during the day because he's distracted with activities and friends. Anyhow - I can't tell for sure if he's fakin' or really in pain. Any parents ever run into this conundrum?
2007-03-23 11:53:18 · 8 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Could he just want more 'you' time? Sometimes mine play 'sick' when they need more of my attention. If he's still complaining and the doc says he's fine and there are no problems at school then I'd look into another doc or possibly a counselor. Good luck, don't give up, he only has you to help him.
2007-03-23 12:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol im not a parent im just a sister im 12 and have a 9 yr old broand a 5 yr old bro if my 5 yr old bro his name is elliott gets mad cause he doesnt get something all of a sudden his leg hurts and he cant walk we just say to bad make him stand up after hes done with his big scene of fake crying its a miracle hes all better. ian my ther brother is the one thats 9 and used to always fake to get out of school and when he got home he was all better. my dad took care of that soon enough grounded and a spanking or alot of both of them finally straightend him out. just try it if it doesnt work then maybe you should take him to a cycoligist srry if i spelt that wrong. something may be bothering him at home and he doesnt feel comfortable talking to u about it
2007-03-23 19:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by holly _lawton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i have, my kids do this all the time. especially when they have to go to take a shower and get ready for bed. i mean they go from grin to frown in 2.3 seconds. i started to do the same thing they do"trick me". i tricked them into thinking i would have to rush them off to the doctor or the emergancy room, they are going ot have to open you up and sees whats making you feel this way. dont worry it wont hurt for that long and you will be fine...........i then say the next day when they try this again..............oh my gosh whatever you had is back, grab your coat and lets go to the hospital. instantly it is gone!! it happens for a couple of more days then it is over.good luck.
2007-03-23 19:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by Christina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you tell him your going to take his tempature rectally-if he's really sick he may not mind. If he's faking it, chances are he will suddenly get better and want to go to school. Say he'll have to go to a doctor and maybe get a shot. That may work as well.
2007-03-23 21:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by HiTekRednek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is tell them they can't play or go outside sense they are so sick - betcha they will instantly become well again.
2007-03-23 19:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by Queen 4 Eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you give him some Tylenol and he won't wake up.
2007-03-23 20:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask him if he wants ice cream
2007-03-23 18:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by san_ann68 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just never know, maybe you should have his head examined.
2007-03-23 19:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by 2"CUTE"2B30 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋