Does anyone else have this problem? | ADHD Information
I'm sorry that I don't have a whole lot of advice because my son is only 4 but I see a lot of the traits in him that you describe about your son. My son is too smart for his own good! (and mine! ) Many times when I tell him something he already knows the answer better than I do!
The only bit of advice I can give is-stick to your guns! and don't put your foot down unless it's important enough to stick to it! My husband and I have found that we quickly jump to say "no" then when my son explains why he wants something or why he did something it actually makes sense. We've learned to make sure we mean it before we say no and if the word comes out of our mouths then we have to stick to it and back it up!
Good luck with your brilliant son! 
DS is very well behaved and uses manners consistently outside of our home. I never hear any complaints from other parents and often they want my son around their children since he seems to be a good influence which is nice. He has no trouble making friends, although they often get annoyed with him since he is such a "know it all". He does consistently have problems with being bullied. He is also an absolute genius. (Forgive me if it seems like I'm tooting my own horn.) He plays viola and writes sheet music, he is a wiz at math and reads at a 10th grade level. He has become organized (with help of course), is extremely creative and inventive, and has become an honor student. This is all totally opposite of what we have dealt with in the past. This all comes to him so easily now. He doesn't stress about school or anything. This all came out with medication this school year. Although what he did academically with extra attention before was good, it's like these drugs were "magic pills". They have given him the ability to focus and that has just exploded his character.
HOWEVER
DS often trips me up when I am correcting him. He is way too smart for his own good and he often talks back. I have no problem correcting a child who is out of line, but he ALWAYS has a completely logical and valid point or explanation that makes me feel, well, just plain dumb. How am I supposed to parent a child who has thought things through better than I have? I mean, I'm no rocket scientist, but all I have on him is life experience and a full education. He thinks outside the box so much, I have a hard time keeping up with him.
Please tell me I'm not alone in dealing with this. I haven't let on that I don't have a handle on things, but he is pushing me and I just don't know what to do.
