'They believe ADHD is an excuse for bad behavior... Their disapproval is demoralizing for him — and painful and frustrating for my husband and me. How can I get them to see ADHD as a real condition and respect our approach?”
: “My 13-year-old son has ADHD. He’s fidgety, impulsive, and not aware of the way he comes across to others. His behavior raises eyebrows and provokes unsolicited parenting advice from neighbors, friends, and family members. They believe ADHD is an excuse for bad behavior that can be corrected with discipline. We’ve learned a lot about the condition and use positive parenting and proven techniques with our son, who has made progress.
Step One is explaining to your family members that your son’s behaviors are the result of the brain’s development and not because your son is a brat. Step Two is explaining that no amount of discipline or punishment is going to speed up your son’s executive functioning. There are effective coping strategies and proven techniques that your family is learning to use, but these are not a quick fix.
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