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I am a 31 yr old single father of a 10 yr old daughter with ADHD.  She is currently on 20mg of Aderall.  She has recently hit a spell of pulling some good ones.  She lies about the silliest of things and even when I tell her to stop and think before she answers she still does it.  Her behavior at school has definitely been improved.  However, I received an email from her teacher today asking if i had received her behavior charts for both Monday and Tuesday.  I replied saying that I did not cuz there are days they dont send them home.  She wrote back saying this "The reason I asked about the charts is Devin took both charts home yesterday to get a signature and brought them back today signed with your name.  Actually, the signatures were very similar to yours which is troublesome to me because it shows a conscious effort to deceive."

I work on a reward system with her and punish her by taking away things like phone priviledges and etc..  I used to spank years ago but that is not something I have ever felt was worthwhile.  I'd appreciate some feedback from anyone regarding some insight.  As you all know, parents of ADHD children is a neverending job that tests your patience quite often.  I am however committed and just want to get a grip on things with whatever means that are necessary.

Thanks everyone and God Bless.
Matt



 

I deal with some of the same things.  My daughter is 12 and sometimes, quite frankly, it worries me to see how deceiving she can be.  All the times that I defended her thinking my child won't do that!  I talk to other parents in my circle that deal with the same things and I have to wonder, if it is their age or personality and totally unrelated to the adhd.  I was a 12 year old girl once and I remember pulling "sneakys" on my parents if I thought I was going to be in trouble.  I wonder sometimes if I make more of the situation than need be.  I realize I can't let her get away with lying or deceitful tendencies, but at the same time, I have to wonder.........'didn't we all do it?'  I know I turned out fine!lol!