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[quote=Anonymous]I have a kid who would have failed at this trip at age 4. He has anxiety and adhd and at age 4 was undiagnosed and unmedicated and just general really hard to handle in any unscripted situation. Sleep schedules and healthy food were mandatory. We said no to many similar trips like this because I knew he wouldn't be at his best, even though it was sad and hard and made me question myself. At age 8, he would love this type of trip though! So, give your kid some time and space and don't assume this means you can never enjoy camping trips with family. But also take it as a sign that you may need to consider a diagnosis, or at least be aware that your kid has different needs than most 4 year olds. And that is ok. It's also ok for that to bother you! But you're not alone.[/quote]
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