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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well she is right.

Your poor parenting choices are preventing him from getting help. He needs medication. Get it for him. That's what a good parenting decision looks like.[/quote]

Hello Pharmaceutical Rep!  Nice to see you trolling here!

As an adult with ADHD, I am loving the fact that OP is NOT taking the easy road and going to straight to medication.  Every road is different, but to me, that is what a good parenting decision looks like,  It is tough to parent a child with ADHD.  AS an adult who has been on the medication, I can honestly tell you I hated it.  It literally took the joy out of my day.  I was robotic.  I have learned to deal with it in other ways.  On good days, I work hard and focus.  On other days - I give in to my ADHD and am all over the place.

Back to the OP's original post.  I would honestly tell your mom that her comments are not showing great 'grandparenting' and that while she is always welcome to join you for the holidays, her comments are hurtful and not welcome.  And should she start up with them, look at her straight on and let her know she is being hurtful and change the topic of conversation.  Keep repeating until she gets a clue.[/quote]

OP- I am the above poster.  I wrote this before I read the post where she spanked him for not sitting still (Did I mention I have adult ADHD?  I can be all over the place at times- so I don't always read through all of the posts).  ANYWAY, That crossed the lines.  Period.  I am not a fan of spanking - and would not allow others to spank my child.  I do understand a parents 'need' to spank, but it should be reserved for certain circumstances.  Not sitting still is not one of them.  Bottom line, your mom crossed the line and I would not have her back to my house until she understood that and could agree to treat my child in a civil matter.

So sorry you are dealing with this.  [/quote]

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