Called the school counselor for a chat...

Your daughter is smart enough to know how to play the system. She knows when it's safe to express these thoughts, and when to deny them. Perhaps she only says these things at home to get a reaction out of you? To some kids, negative attention is just as good as positive.

Don't give up...pursue it with the school counselor, and if he won't help, pursue it with your pediatrician...or a psychiatrist...or a mental health counselor.

Your daughter is the same age as my son....and i find i am able to sit with him and discuss important issues. Have you tried expressing your concerns to her? Let her know that if she continues to express suicidal thoughts, you may have to consider hospitalizing her for her own protection....i think that would be an excellent way to get the behavior to stop.

I asked him if he would please pull Katie out of class and talk with her about her suicidal/homocidal thoughts and evaluate her to the best of his ability regarding how serious HE believed she was.

He did this. She came home ENRAGED at me for having called the school. She requested that we 'just drop the subject.'

She didn't want to talk about it at ALL. Obviously, she was upset about something! My best guess is that she was upset that I KNEW something was wrong and tried to force it out of her. He talked to her again yesterday - I warned him that she played sweet and perfect most of the time in school, so don't be surprised. Well, she did.

He called yesterday to tell me that Katie is a nice, pleasant child and he doesn't believe there are any dangerous thoughts lurking in her head. He sees a normal, 7-year-old girl.

IS THIS TYPICAL OF ALL SCHOOL COUNSELORS? Did I NOT tell him that most everyone of her teachers thought she was just the sweetest thing since chocolate and that she'd probably come across that way? Was I NOT clear about that? Does he think I'm kidding when I say she turns into an angry, pint-sized predator when she gets home? ARRRRRGH. I'm trying not to think that the reason is ME again. I mean, we've done testing - she tested for ADHD BIG TIME. It wasn't until I put her on the Ritalin LA that she started talking like this. She used to stomp off and cry all of the time BEFORE it, but she never stood her ground and looked at me like death before.

maybe it is the Ritalin LA. Who knows. I just hope I'm not paying someone to tell me what I want to hear. I hope I'm going to get straight answers Monday. This is just so frustrating. Thanks for letting me vent.




	Called the school counselor for a chat... (((((((((((hugs)))))))))) Your daughter is smart enough to know how to play the system. She knows when it's safe to express these thoughts, and when to deny them. Perhaps she only says these things at home to get a reaction out of you? To some kids, negative attention is just as good as positive. Don't give up...pursue it with the school counselor, and if he won't help, pursue it with your pediatrician...or a psychiatrist...or a mental health counselor. Your daughter is the same age as my son....and i find i am able to sit with him and discuss important issues. Have you tried expressing your concerns to her? Let her know that if she continues to express suicidal thoughts, you may have to consider hospitalizing her for her own protection....i think that would be an excellent way to get the behavior to stop. Just a thought.... good luck~ shelby I asked him if he would please pull Katie out of class and talk with her about her suicidal/homocidal thoughts and evaluate her to the best of his ability regarding how serious HE believed she was. He did this. She came home ENRAGED at me for having called the school. She requested that we 'just drop the subject.' She didn't want to talk about it at ALL. Obviously, she was upset about something! My best guess is that she was upset that I KNEW something was wrong and tried to force it out of her. He talked to her again yesterday - I warned him that she played sweet and perfect most of the time in school, so don't be surprised. Well, she did. He called yesterday to tell me that Katie is a nice, pleasant child and he doesn't believe there are any dangerous thoughts lurking in her head. He sees a normal, 7-year-old girl. IS THIS TYPICAL OF ALL SCHOOL COUNSELORS? Did I NOT tell him that most everyone of her teachers thought she was just the sweetest thing since chocolate and that she'd probably come across that way? Was I NOT clear about that? Does he think I'm kidding when I say she turns into an angry, pint-sized predator when she gets home? ARRRRRGH. I'm trying not to think that the reason is ME again. I mean, we've done testing - she tested for ADHD BIG TIME. It wasn't until I put her on the Ritalin LA that she started talking like this. She used to stomp off and cry all of the time BEFORE it, but she never stood her ground and looked at me like death before. maybe it is the Ritalin LA. Who knows. I just hope I'm not paying someone to tell me what I want to hear. I hope I'm going to get straight answers Monday. This is just so frustrating. Thanks for letting me vent.	Enter Your Email below to claim your Free Book