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My 10 year old son acting out using feces!
Answered by
Rebecca Resnik, PsyD - Parenting Instruction, Developmental Disabilities, Psychological Assessment
MindWell Clinical Psychology
Chantilly - VA
Questions in the Parenting Forum are being answered by doctors from MindWorks. Topics include: Behavioral Issues - Discipline, Emotional Development, Family Issues, Recreation, School Issues, Social Development
My 10 year old son acting out using feces!
by nelriv485, Aug 03, 2008 04:03PM
My ten year old son put feces in his cousins tub of hairgel, and says he did it because he was bored. His mother and I are divorced and we live 100 miles apart, they are in the process of moving closer to me. His mother told me he has smeared feces on the walls, and had no excuse for doing so, although he denied adamently doing it. He is a good smart kid for the most part, fights with his younger brother constantly but always strives to please his mother and I. Is this an early sign of something to come? or does he need extra special attention? Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Rebecca Resnik, PsyD, Aug 03, 2008 07:37PM
, Aug 03, 2008 07:37PMTo: nelriv485
Hello,
for a 10 year old to e smearing feces is unusual, and often a sign of anger, frustration or a really unpleasant way of getting attention. This is one of those behaviors that you hope is just a phase, but I don't think one that you will wish to ignore. I would recommend you ask your pediatrician for a referral to a psychologist who can meet with you and your son to give you personalized advice. I would also recommend you have your ex consult with the psychologist as well so that he/she can get a full sense of why this is happening and how best to address it.
Best Wishes
Rebecca Resnik
for a 10 year old to e smearing feces is unusual, and often a sign of anger, frustration or a really unpleasant way of getting attention. This is one of those behaviors that you hope is just a phase, but I don't think one that you will wish to ignore. I would recommend you ask your pediatrician for a referral to a psychologist who can meet with you and your son to give you personalized advice. I would also recommend you have your ex consult with the psychologist as well so that he/she can get a full sense of why this is happening and how best to address it.
Best Wishes
Rebecca Resnik
Member Comments (2)
by nelriv485, Aug 04, 2008 12:27AM
To: Dr. Resnik
Thank you very much for your professional advice Dr. Resnik. I'll speak to my ex-wife tonight about your advice and continue to make an appointment with our pediatrician.
by maggie1962, Mar 10, 2009 04:16PM
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