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Advice needed: Child with- behavioral issues and living with mom and her boyfriend
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 759332" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>Apologies for rushing a bit through this very important question...</p><p>over the years...I've seen some things that have been helpful.</p><p>It might make sense to seek the advice of a family therapist. Perhaps at least a few appointments. It will be vitally important to find someone very good with experience. perhaps a private therapist? Consider testing. It could be depression. Anxiety. Low self esteem. Possibly autism. Avoid labels. Ask a professional...pay attention. Dont label. Don't judge.</p><p>Does she have any role models that are older? An aunt? Grandparent? A family friend? Someone you know for a fact is sober, responsible and kindly...that she admires? That might be willing to speak with her? Perhaps be almost like a big sister? Take her out once a month for an ice cream...whatever....</p><p>Additionally, if she has ANY interest in ANY hobby type thing...now is the type to explore it. Immediately. Drama, singing, sports, drawing....</p><p>Watch, listen...think. Ask the mom. Pay attention.</p><p>See if she wants lessons. Join a team. If she feels better about herself and gets involved with people with like interests...it will likely help. And things tend to get worse in High School. This might circumvent worsening of issues.</p><p>Lastly, if she is struggling in any subjects...get her a tutor. Do what you can afford. Even if it is only every other week and an extra session before big tests...whatever.</p><p>Getting crummy grades in school is a real downer.</p><p>yes, some of these things might be costly...but the costs accelarate as they get older.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 759332, member: 4152"] Apologies for rushing a bit through this very important question... over the years...I've seen some things that have been helpful. It might make sense to seek the advice of a family therapist. Perhaps at least a few appointments. It will be vitally important to find someone very good with experience. perhaps a private therapist? Consider testing. It could be depression. Anxiety. Low self esteem. Possibly autism. Avoid labels. Ask a professional...pay attention. Dont label. Don't judge. Does she have any role models that are older? An aunt? Grandparent? A family friend? Someone you know for a fact is sober, responsible and kindly...that she admires? That might be willing to speak with her? Perhaps be almost like a big sister? Take her out once a month for an ice cream...whatever.... Additionally, if she has ANY interest in ANY hobby type thing...now is the type to explore it. Immediately. Drama, singing, sports, drawing.... Watch, listen...think. Ask the mom. Pay attention. See if she wants lessons. Join a team. If she feels better about herself and gets involved with people with like interests...it will likely help. And things tend to get worse in High School. This might circumvent worsening of issues. Lastly, if she is struggling in any subjects...get her a tutor. Do what you can afford. Even if it is only every other week and an extra session before big tests...whatever. Getting crummy grades in school is a real downer. yes, some of these things might be costly...but the costs accelarate as they get older. [/QUOTE]
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