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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
10 yr. old son who is exhibiting scary behavior
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
10 yr. old son who is exhibiting scary behavior
by Cigar18, Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
My 10 year son has ADD and we continue to experience extreme difficulty in dealing with his actions at school and at home.
We had a recent incidenace where he had a argument with his 11 old brother which escillated into a physical attack on his brother. When his brother began defending him self, my 10 year old son went to the knife draw, and pulled out a large butcher knife and threaten to stab/kill his older brother. " NOT GOOD". This is about the fith or sixth time he has taken this path. My wife having seen this for he very first time became scared and concerned for her safety and that of my older son. I am very concerned that one day he may actually follow this through.
Where have we gone wrong?
He has no respect for his mother (in my absence) to the point where he threatens to run away, not to talk to her, not to do anything he is told, and now, he is beginning to damaged our furniture by scratching the table top wiht his toys. He does not listen in class and continues to show lack of respect for his teacher and my wife. He will interrupt our conversations without excusing him self time after time.
I don't know if this is typical behavior of ADD kids? We are at our witts end with him. I know he needs councelling before this gets way out of hand. I can not imagine what it will be like when he is in his teens. We love him very much, provide a great home enviroment and feel as though this has reached a level theat needs to be delt with immediately.
What are your suggestions?
We had a recent incidenace where he had a argument with his 11 old brother which escillated into a physical attack on his brother. When his brother began defending him self, my 10 year old son went to the knife draw, and pulled out a large butcher knife and threaten to stab/kill his older brother. " NOT GOOD". This is about the fith or sixth time he has taken this path. My wife having seen this for he very first time became scared and concerned for her safety and that of my older son. I am very concerned that one day he may actually follow this through.
Where have we gone wrong?
He has no respect for his mother (in my absence) to the point where he threatens to run away, not to talk to her, not to do anything he is told, and now, he is beginning to damaged our furniture by scratching the table top wiht his toys. He does not listen in class and continues to show lack of respect for his teacher and my wife. He will interrupt our conversations without excusing him self time after time.
I don't know if this is typical behavior of ADD kids? We are at our witts end with him. I know he needs councelling before this gets way out of hand. I can not imagine what it will be like when he is in his teens. We love him very much, provide a great home enviroment and feel as though this has reached a level theat needs to be delt with immediately.
What are your suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 28, 2004 12:00AM
This behavior is not typical of children who display ADHD. It is very possible that, alongside his ADHD, he displays a mood disorder. It will be important to arrange evaluation of this ASAP, given his propensity for violent behavior. He may require a brief inpatient admission in order to both stabilize him and protect him and others from his aggressive impulses. Should any such episode occur, immediately call 911 or EMT's and have him brought to the closest emergency room. There a psychiatric evaluation can occur and screening can take place re: need for hospitalization. If he is currently treated by mental health professionals, seek their help right away. If his ADHD is treated by his pediatrician, speak with that doctor and request immediate referral to mental health.
Member Comments (3)
by Lunarcee, Feb 17, 2004 12:00AM
Please have your son evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. His behavior is not going to get better.
by Lunarcee, Feb 17, 2004 12:00AM
Please have your son evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. His behavior is not going to get better.
