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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 602442" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>Welcome!</p><p></p><p>First of all... To me, no, you don't sound judgmental - because you are AWARE you might sound that way and are concerned about it. No, really, as your name suggests you are looking at your son's safety. And that, to me, is really important.</p><p></p><p>Frankly... I don't think this kid is an addict... I think he has more going on than ADD. A lot of our kids are mis-classified as ADD... My son Jett was on Concerta that made my sweet, loving little boy a monster. Back off it he is fine, if immature (baby talk... Hmm.) I think he may have some developmental issues... Perhaps the earphones are a way to cope. However, I am not a doctor and I don't know him. Still...</p><p></p><p>Your son is 16... He does need to learn to deal with "oppositional" people (some with issues, some who are just ornery). If he is worried this kid may act out, perhaps you and he could role play what he might do 1) to prevent it and 2) if it happens, what to do. The coach and club may have no training - but if they are going to take responsibility for a group of minors when parents are not allowed, they'd better figure it out...</p><p></p><p>I have a lot of empathy for people with "different" kids (or I wouldn't be here). Still, sometimes I find myself weighing the good, bad, and ugly.</p><p></p><p>For instance... My daughter Onyxx... Is an addict, bipolar, violent, and suffers from paranoia and psychosis. Some of this is genetic, some is situational and some are horribly bad choices. Her father and I had to make a choice not long ago... When she turned 18... Whether to allow her to live with us, and her younger brother and sister, or... As it turned out, she made the choice for us. I worry about her constantly - but I am also relieved that Jett and Inky are safe now. Am I a bad parent that I am relieved? I don't think so... And this is similar to "passing judgment".</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/hugs.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":hugs:" title="hugs :hugs:" data-shortname=":hugs:" /> I hope I've helped...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 602442, member: 6705"] Welcome! First of all... To me, no, you don't sound judgmental - because you are AWARE you might sound that way and are concerned about it. No, really, as your name suggests you are looking at your son's safety. And that, to me, is really important. Frankly... I don't think this kid is an addict... I think he has more going on than ADD. A lot of our kids are mis-classified as ADD... My son Jett was on Concerta that made my sweet, loving little boy a monster. Back off it he is fine, if immature (baby talk... Hmm.) I think he may have some developmental issues... Perhaps the earphones are a way to cope. However, I am not a doctor and I don't know him. Still... Your son is 16... He does need to learn to deal with "oppositional" people (some with issues, some who are just ornery). If he is worried this kid may act out, perhaps you and he could role play what he might do 1) to prevent it and 2) if it happens, what to do. The coach and club may have no training - but if they are going to take responsibility for a group of minors when parents are not allowed, they'd better figure it out... I have a lot of empathy for people with "different" kids (or I wouldn't be here). Still, sometimes I find myself weighing the good, bad, and ugly. For instance... My daughter Onyxx... Is an addict, bipolar, violent, and suffers from paranoia and psychosis. Some of this is genetic, some is situational and some are horribly bad choices. Her father and I had to make a choice not long ago... When she turned 18... Whether to allow her to live with us, and her younger brother and sister, or... As it turned out, she made the choice for us. I worry about her constantly - but I am also relieved that Jett and Inky are safe now. Am I a bad parent that I am relieved? I don't think so... And this is similar to "passing judgment". :hugs: I hope I've helped... [/QUOTE]
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