My son is just 4 and has recently been diagnosed with adhd. Dh and I are finding his behaviour massively challenging and we don't always know if we're doing the right thing. What I've noticed myself doing recently is kind of justifying and explaining my son's behaviour to others if we're out or seeing friends. Telling people he's got adhd so they don't think we've got a 'naughty' child and that we're the worst parents ever. I know that probably sounds crazy but I just don't want people to think badly of him or us as parents.
Recently we went to the beach and ds suddenly legged it over to a family playing on the sand and started picking up their toys, buckets and spades to play with. The mum went a bit stern faced at this so I sincerely apologised. I didn't say my son's got adhd and does quick, impulsive things but I wanted to. However, this afternoon, I met up with a few friends and their children and I found myself telling them about the adhd.
AIBU for explaining my son's adhd behaviour? Should others be accepting him without knowing any background? I just don't know what to think.