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25 Feb 2009 @ 4:40 PM
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Disciplining an 8 yr old who doesn't care.......

My son is 8 almost 9 years old and no matter what I do for discipline it doesn't work. He has been grounded for over 2 weeks with no computer, tv, playstation, ds and it does not matter he still constantly runs his mouth. It's like he just doesn't care. He has so much anger and attitude that I don't know what to do or where it is coming from. We are in homework hell every night and the mornings are a nightmare. He has been diagnosed with ADHD & ODD. I don't know what he can help and what he can't with his behavior. It is so frustrating. My husband and I are so tired of all of the yelling and disrespect. I feel so bad for my daughter who is 6 years old and the complete opposite. I don't know what to do to get his attention. Please help..........

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27 Feb 2009 @ 1:43 AM Reply # 1
Grandma2009 Join Date: Fri 27th Feb 2009
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I am looking for help as well. I would like to know how to get him to help keep things picked up behind him. He makes more work than a toddler and rolls his eyes when i ask him to clean up.

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27 Feb 2009 @ 3:57 PM Reply # 2
ADDitude Editor Join Date: Mon 12th Jan 2009
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Discipline

Forty percent of kids with ADHD also get diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder, and it is certainly a challenge to your parenting skills. The best you can do is step up the discipline.

Read this article for ADHD Discipline Secrets, like teaching consequences, and dealing with power struggles. Experts also remind parents to praise more and criticize less.

This article about Smart Discipline Strategies suggests the counting technique for dealing with bad behavior.

It is going to take practice and patience.

Good luck, Dena

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