Mom of teens | ADHD Information

16 yr. going through a phase of being really critical of me. I'm starting to take it personally, and am feeling a little beaten down. I know its normal but it does strain the relationship.  The other thing I've noticed is a really bad attitude when he has the use of XBox and computer too much. How much time do you allow your teens to use these things???? I took them both away for about a month because things were getting so bad. I almost feel like chucking them both out the window.  He's getting so much better in many ways but boy oh boy I feel guilty about wanting gr. 12 to end so he can go off to college: at least that's the plan. He is now considering becoming a paramedic. What a tough career to choose, but what can you do. Gosh I worry about how he's going to cope in life and if he's gong to stand up and do what he needs to do, or how often he's going to screw up.    Okay sorry you probably don't have a response to this because we always worry about them. I guess its almost my time to stand back completely and watch what happens. I keep reminding myself we've come so far, and he's never really gotten into big trouble. I do worry about his anxiety's that keep him from stepping out of his comfort zone, that he avoids driving the car because of his fears.   thanks for listening moms/dads

 

 

Do you think his meds are "in check?"

If there is anxiety, he can take something to help with that. Does he see a doctor to discuss that? He can be talked through that fear.

I find my son who is only 10 gets like what you describe when he is on the computer too long. He gets frustrated and obsessed! all at the same time and yells. he gets removed from the computer and settles down with legos or something else, even reading!!

I always wonder if puberty is still going on or if it is just plain anxiety with a touch of "I can do this to mom/dad because I feel secure with them!"

We are a few year away from you guys, but I learn from reading your post, I hope I offer something, even some comfort to you mom, awesome caring mom!!!

I have discussed his anxiety with him but he doesn't see anything wrong with him, he's always been a fearful type of kid. I think he will have to figure it out himself because Dr.s won't listen to parents when there children are older unless the child buys into it. His tics get worse when he drives as well- he gets rubbing the top of his head or rubbing his nose. Again when pointed out he disagrees -oh but he does that with everything- geez I'm silly.  

Thanks it does help hearing from other parents.

he's only 16, dont rush him. No reason to drive yet! I told my daughter the other day, she's not probably driving until 20...............