I had to have temporary custody of my grand daughter twice in her first 10 years. First time went thru indepth testing because if outburst at day care. She was diagnosed as strong willed child not ADHD and no learning problems. Had months of classes with her to learn to parent. 2nd time again went thru therapy and learned 123 magic which helped greatly. Both times and then when finally transitioned into adult with her mom who did not continue the parenting techniques, I now have the grand daughter back in my home after living with her boyfriend and having a baby. She is immature and controlling as ever.
Is it the combo of everything or is he born opposition-ally defiant with ADD?
I could put boundaries and I could get things on track but the mother my daughter won’t support me and will go behind my back and let her have her way. So I’ve instructed my daughter that if the grand creates problems with my peace then she must move out with her.
It has started, where my 23yo granddaughter stays up late and sleeps during the day wants to be loud late at night arguing with her boyfriend over the phone and loosing her temper alot. I’m senior with a disability and on a fixed income and I’m just not going to put up with this. So I’m calling a family meeting this evening and I plan on spelling it out in writing to both of them.
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