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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think by middle school the child is old enough to decide on meds for himself in conversation with his doctors.  Letting him take charge will be good.  And I don't think the strep analogy is a good one - psychiatric meds are nothing at all like antibiotics.  Your son knows this, and so by insisting that they are, you are not really gaining any credibility or trust, nor are you helping him take the appropriate role in managing his own mental health. [/quote]

Totally agree.   My son is in fifth grade and he has appointments quarterly with his psychiatrist.  He goes back with Dr by self and talks to her for 20 min or so.  Then she brings me in and asks me how things are going.   So far my son's input and mine have matched.  My son has input on how things are going.   The best thing you can do is help your child be aware of his or her needs, and advocate for self.   Also I have shared info on what the medications do and how they help.  Definitely share this info with your psychiatrist, they can explore this concern with him and with you at the next appointment.  Do you see a child psychiatrist or are meds from regular doctor?[/quote]

OP here.  Agree that strep analogy wasn't the best, but we've used other examples also to no affect.  Yes, he sees a therapist and we do meds from a psychiatrist, but we more so lead that discussion because DS always tells the psychiatrist that everything is find and so we have to give the real scoop.[/quote]

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