Dealing with ADD in teenagers can be a challenging time for many parents. Teenagers by nature are already difficult, looking to define their individuality and ADD only adds more obstacles to the whole situation. Adolescents will often be moody, close themselves up in their room, refuse to listen to any instructions or reason, and will do the exact opposite of what you say. The ADD symptoms will influence their ability to concentrate on their schoolwork, remember to do their chores, and make the right types of friends.
Many of the symptoms of ADD in teenagers will be the same struggles that they experienced when they were younger. Their size, however, makes discipline trickier than when they were smaller. There are of course some adolescents that are not altogether rebellious but still have their personal challenges at school and with friends as a result of their Attention Deficit Disorder. This also all depends on the child, their relationship with their parents, and the help and support they may have received when they were younger.
If any of this sounds like your situation, then there are ways that you can do to get through it alive while still being supportive and caring. ADD in teenagers can be greatly aided by systems and structures of support set up from earlier years. If however, you were unable to put these in place before, then it is important that you do so now. These can include among other things, therapists, medication, diets, and time and effort on your part. Many of the conflicting problems need to be dealt with differently than the way you dealt with them in the past and this may require you to also change.
One of the first ways to improve on the situation is to open a line of communication. You need to openly discuss what it is that they are going through. If you have not had a good talk for a while, then they may not want to talk right away with you. Just give it time and share memorable experiences with them like going to a sports event together or shopping. You need to do this until you have rebuilt their trust.
Once you have a communication going then you will be able to implement other aids to help your child. Following these steps will ease the situation and prevent future blow ups. With enough love and support ADD in teenagers need not be a time of frustration for both you and your young adult.
About The Author
Rolf Joss is an Author on both Attention Deficit Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. As an Author on these subjects, he is at the forefront to provide solutions to those with ADD and ADHD.
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