My daughters counsellor said....

[Carroll]

My 5y old girl has been seeing a counsellor for a while now because of issues involving the way she acts. (maybe autistic, ADHD, maybe niether, whatever). I had told her about me and what she thought about our kids knowing and seeing Carroll. After a few weeks we got to get with her with out my daughted and talked about a lot of issues, including the CDing. Based on the way we are raising our kids, and explaing that the CDing is a privite family thing, it should be ok...however...we must be ready to explain when one of our kids does say something.

[Jodi]

Personal opinion! Carroll, 5 years old is much too young to discuss any deep issue--especially cd'ing. It's too late now to rethink the issue.

Jodi

[jennig]

hi as far as the adad go,s dont belive what theay say every kid in the world has this based on thier test. just drug all the kid so theay sit thier and dont act like kids. as far as the cd thing it might be to early to go down that road.
good luck jennig:2c:

[Kieron Andrew]

5 years of age is way to early....especially if she has added problems

[teresa jeen]

my grand-daughter is only 7 and theres no way i would let her see me in my attire. she sees me in my nightys and panties only. by nightys i mean a cotton sleep shirt, she has helped do the laundry so she knows pawpaws panties go here and so forth. but to bring such a lifestyle as ours on her is way too young.your first responsibility is to her not the way you live your life!!!

[Country girl]

Hi Carroll, I'm sorry to hear that your child might have some problems. 5 is an awfully young age to already be placing labels and wanting to be puting her on medication. I think to many doctors, therapists, teachers, etc., would rather label and medicate than come up with productive ways to resource the childs extra energy. Let's face it, most children are very precousious at this age unless they are of a quite and shy nature. I say get her involved in some more physical activities to use up some of that extra energy she has. As far as talking to her about your CDing that is your call but IMHO I have to agree that a 5 year old child is WAY to young to understand much less grasp the concept of what CDing is all about. Take care. :hugs: CG GG

[Mary Morgan]

Carroll, There are experts and there are experts. I was told my son was of below average intelligence, inattentive and disuptive. I insisted that he be tested and guess what? He's a darn genius! Bored yes, inattentive yes, the teacher was too slow for him. Give it more tiime before you let them put labels on it.

[KandisTX]

Hi Carroll, I'm sorry to hear that your child might have some problems. 5 is an awfully young age to already be placing labels and wanting to be puting her on medication. I think to many doctors, therapists, teachers, etc., would rather label and medicate than come up with productive ways to resource the childs extra energy. Let's face it, most children are very precousious at this age unless they are of a quite and shy nature. I say get her involved in some more physical activities to use up some of that extra energy she has. As far as talking to her about your CDing that is your call but IMHO I have to agree that a 5 year old child is WAY to young to understand much less grasp the concept of what CDing is all about. Take care. :hugs: CG GG


Oh CGGG you don't know how right you are darlin'. TOO many of these PSYCHOtherapists are wanting to handle our childrens problems with medication.

Carroll,

While my daughter does know, she found out when she was 10 years old (she'll be 12 in August), I would suggest waiting until she understands what it means to keep something this sensitive as a "private family matter".

Kandis:love:

[Sheri 4242]

While my daughter does know, she found out when she was 10 years old (she'll be 12 in August), I would suggest waiting until she understands what it means to keep something this sensitive as a "private family matter".

Kandis is right and the literature on dealing with special issues and children supports it, too. A 5 or 6 year old can be very accepting of a CDing parent, but they can't appreciate the privacy aspect at that age!

[Carroll]

As far as the CDing and My daughter, she rarely sees me dressed and when she does, she thinks I am wearing a costume. I dont stay dressed when she get out of bed or in home all day. My wife and realize that either one could say something to anybody at anytime and will have to answer for it. I guess it comes down to how you feel as a person, and a family on whether your children know or not. Though I rarely leave the house, if at all, for the most part I dont care who knows.

With the ADHD/Autisim, we are trying to avoid using the drugs. We realize that it may come down to using a medication, but we are avoiding it as much as possible. Most of you are right, drug now ask questions later.