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amother

OP ↓

Sat, Aug 17 2024, 8:36 pm

At what point would you consider giving medication to a young child (6yo) for behavior issues? Not add/adhd but for a child who can tantrum and be very challenging (more than the norm)

WhatFor

Sat, Aug 17 2024, 9:42 pm

What do you mean by medication "for behavior"? Has your child had a proper neuropsychological evaluation? Behavioral issues interfering with daily life are usually an indication of something.

If it's not a diagnosable condition, is there something else going on like an unstable home life/school situation? I'd definitely try to find out the root before just throwing medication at behavior. Not to mention, what kind of doctor would prescribe medication without a diagnosis?

mummiedearest

Sat, Aug 17 2024, 9:48 pm

I would not. Six is really young. If there are behavioral issues, find a parenting coach to help you learn to raise this child. You have to be a detective and try to find out if there is anything causing the behavior- is his school a positive experience for him? Does he feel loved and safe at home? Is there a relative or babysitter who makes him feel unsafe? Are his parents available to spend enough time with him daily/is this a cry for attention because parents are too tired? Does he have enough time at home to just play and relax? What can you change to give him a calmer environment? Some kids are more needy than others. That doesn’t mean they have something wrong with them to medicate away.

amother

cornflower

Sat, Aug 17 2024, 9:52 pm

I would rule out things like pandas first

amother

↑ OP

Wed, Aug 21 2024, 8:19 pm

Dc is a wonderful kid. But when the mood strikes, when something does go a certain way or just waking up on the wrong side of the bed, dc is very stubborn and strong willed and isn’t easy to calm down. Dc can be hysterical and be irrational for a kid this age. Only sometimes.

I feel it’s gotten so much better since dc was a toddler. But still it’s not simple. Dc is challenging for sure.

Dh think dc should be evaluated and put on medications to control dc challenging mood. But I don’t see any reason for even thinking of medication (don’t ask me what. Dh heard about this from a friend.) I think dc just needs love and therapy which will be happening in school iyh and I need some more parenting skills.

Bh we have a warm and loving home. I’m very attentive to my kids. But this one bh is wonderful but at times very challenging.

amother

Quince

Wed, Aug 21 2024, 10:06 pm

You will want to get the input of the school as well. How is his behavior at school? If the behavior persists with little to no improvement with therapy, have him evaluated by a neuropsychologist. Many of them have long waiting lists.

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