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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just want to let you know that I was a less extreme version of your son. Just didn’t like doing schoolwork outside of school and hated confrontation, so lied to my parents whenever they asked questions. I was lucky that I am smart and so 50% homework grades got balanced against good test grades and so ended up with Bs rather than Fs. Ended up as a summa grade of a top college. Don’t stop trying to fix things.[/quote]

Curious how you manage a spouse, job, house and raising kids now?  Or do you have a SAH spouse? [/quote]

Not the PP but similarly situated.  All of those things are difficult.  You develop coping mechanisms.  My job affords tremendous advantages through associate and administrative support -- basically, I pick my teams in a way where their strengths compensate for my weaknesses.  High intelligence, often found in folks with ADHD, also helps to mask disorganization.  Also fortunate in that my spouse is generally understanding and fairly well organized and that not all of my kids are equally as ADHD as I am.  I also found (as I surmise that the PP did) that the more intellectually challenging/stimulating the tasks become (work and school), the easier it is to stay focused and attack them.  Good luck to you and your son.  I'm sure I'm not the only one following this thread who sees a bit of himself in your boy and, as a result, is pulling for him (and you) to succeed![/quote]

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