ADHD Teenage Survival TipsBy: Aliza Adar Levine
Raising teenagers is at times difficult. Raising adolescents
suffering from ADHD is far more complicated, as teens suffering
from ADHD are less emotionally mature than their peers. They
are still going through the mental, physical and emotional
changes of adolescence, but are less equipped to deal with
these changes than other kids their age. In other words,
adolescence will be even harder for them to face. Most of the
rules of how to raise a teen will still apply for your child,
but some modifications will need to be made for their ADHD.
It's extremely important to establish some
rules, which both you and your teen are clear on. It's best to
involve your teen in the process of setting these rules; this
way he/she will be more likely to obey them. You must also be
as consistent as possible: if two parents are raising the
teenager, both must steadily enforce the same set of rules.
Make sure to track of your child and his/her activities; keep
in touch with their school, know who their friends are, be
knowledgeable about any other contacts they may have. A rewards
and consequences system will still work well, as when they were
younger; however modifications will need to be made, taking
into account the fact that they are becoming older.
Even with these parenting guidelines, raising a teenager with
ADHD will not be easy. ADHD teens are more likely to experiment
with illegal drugs, be involved with illegal activities and are
prone to be more rebellious. They are also more likely to
become addicted to any of these activities because of their
constant need for high stimulation.
Keep on the lookout for these behaviors, and try to keep as
positive a relationship as possible with your child. Bear in
mind that no teenager likes to be nagged constantly; and in any
case, doing so will get you nowhere.
Watch out for any signs that tell you your ADHD teen is in
trouble. Because of the emotional instability that is inherent
in the disorder, be particularly vigilant during teen years. If
situations or circumstances become negative, consider
counseling as an option. A counselor is someone your child can
talk to that is not a part of their daily life, and will most
likely be regarded as non-threatening to them.
Counselors can even intervene in family problems if needed.
Group therapy may be a good option for your child as well. You
can look for a support group for teenagers and adults with
ADHD. Quite a few are out there ready to help you. They may
also give your child that feeling of belonging they are looking
for.
Author Resource:-> Aliza Adar Levine RN,TCM
Herbalist,and Medical Researcher,was part of the hospital
research team that developed "Clarity", a safe, natural ADHD
treatment, proven highly effective, in clinical trials.
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