Reply to My 10 year old wouldn't let the nurse have a finger prick at annual check up

Forum Index » Elementary School-Aged Kids

Reply to "My 10 year old wouldn't let the nurse have a finger prick at annual check up"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a lesson in bodily autonomy even in the face of authority.  You should support your daughter's choice.  Unless she has an underlying disorder that makes regular blood work necessary, she should have the right to refuse.  [/quote]
Sorry, but my 10 year old is not making their own medical decisions.  My kid had a massive needle phobia, and their choice would have meant no vaccinations, no blood draws to investigate symptoms, etc.  Also, I can sympathize, but I'm not validating my kids making decisions out of irrational fears.  I don't think that would be good parenting.  We discuss things, they should understand why a procedure is being done and be able to ask questions, and they can weigh in on treatment options, I and the doctor listen and address their concerns, etc., but I am responsible for their health and I make those decisions.  It's part of my job.

OP, things that helped for us: ice packs and numbing creams, bribes, and distractions.  But mostly, time and maturity.  They know intellectually that it's no that bad and the pain is very short in duration, but phobias are irrational.  Also, they pick up on your anxiety, so whatever you can do to stay calm is good.  [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics