Posted by LegWarmers on February 13, 2006, at 9:02:29
In reply to Re: I'm at my wits end, posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 13, 2006, at 4:24:08
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> Family tell me it is just a stage. This stage has lasted since he was a year old. So, I tend to agree this might just be his personality. Though he does not know his biological father at all, the lack of respect is identical.
>I think sometimes personalities are genetic...I really believe that, and environment but a lot in our genes
> And yes, a lot of time he thinks he is just being funny but after many, many patient discussions of appropriate times for this, he will do it anyway and then immediately pop an apology into to it thinking that makes it all better.
a suggestion.... you may have already tryed this, but you could sit him down WHEN he makes a comment that you find rude adn ask him if he understnads how that might have hurt your feelings? Try to focus on your feelings as opposed to him being rude. I can relate to your son
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> By the way, my son suffers severe ADHD but I do not believe this is in anyway responsible for a general lack of respect.it may play a role, having adhd might lead to impulsivity which would result in him blurting things out without thinking first. Do you know what I mean? This may just be his personality but he can learn to use it more appopriately.
If you havent already told him how it makes you feel, Id give that a shot. Of course Im also assuming he is acting in a certain way...it may be more complicated then Im imaginingi really hope it gets better
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