I have a 14 year old DD who breaks things in frustration. She shows little remorse just after but does apologise later. She admits she cannot control her temper and doesn't care in the heat of the moment. Any consequence delivered is not effective. No matter what I do, at some point in the future, she will do it again and we will have the same conversation. This week, it was her phone. Last week, it was her laptop. The phone had been replaced from a previous smash. The laptop is back from repair and, even though, ideally, she needs it for school, I am not rushing to give it back (she does have access to my old computer, though). She needs a phone, ideally, but I can't replace that either only for it to get broken. I feel I have to follow her around like a 4 year old. She has a 10 year old brother and I don't have to keep an eye on him.
She was assessed for ADHD, referred by a Clinician who was convinced she has it but it came back negative. WHat can I do?
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9ofpentangles · 14/11/2018 12:57
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