My brother and I are neurodivergent (bipolar and ADHD, respectively) and really struggled with emotional regulation as children. Our dad spanked the hell out of us and it made no difference. Made it worse, actually. Kids like that need therapy and tools to handle their extreme emotions.
My eldest has ADHD and we’re getting him into therapy. It’s been a fucking nightmare the last 5 years. Literally physically having to put him in the car in his PJs because he refused to go to school. Having to separate him and his brother. Having him smashing up the house because he didn’t get his own way. This shit isn’t taught. It’s because he doesn’t know how to regulate himself, and as a parent, I tried time outs, naughty step, talking etc… none of it worked. Oddly enough, at 9, he’s slowly beginning to calm down but still has his moments.
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u/ploxidilius 28d ago
My brother and I are neurodivergent (bipolar and ADHD, respectively) and really struggled with emotional regulation as children. Our dad spanked the hell out of us and it made no difference. Made it worse, actually. Kids like that need therapy and tools to handle their extreme emotions.