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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP- She had a full neuropsych evaluation, so she does have inattentive ADHD. School refusal is something we've struggled with in the past, but she's been doing really good lately since we've medicated but this situation set her off and she did not go the next day, so we cut her data off and didn't let her go out with friends this past weekend.  She refuses to do anything when she's upset/angry so she is in therapy working on that and her emotional regulation skills. She did act remorseful this morning though, and apologized for screaming at us. Our main dilemma is whether to keep pushing her to get a job. She's very social and isn't anxious about a job, but just has not had that kind of responsibility yet and is a little immature for her age due to her ADHD.[/quote]

[b]I wouldn’t directly push her to get a job, but I would limit the amount of money you give her and things you buy her. If she wants more, she has to get a job and earn it herself.[/b]

You can’t force her to get a job. Focus on things you can control.

Also do not do things for the purpose of keeping her from melting down. [/quote]
This is excellent advice. Let it be her choice.[/quote]

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