Date: 3/19/2008 1:56:00 AM
From Authorid: 26303
Good on you for recognising your daughter may have a problem. Too many parents stay in denial and do nothing about it. How do I know? I work in a school with these kids. Take her to the doctors and and get a referral to a paediatrician. He/she can begin the process of diagnosing her. I'm so sorry for your kitten, but I'm more sorry that you've had to endure the pain you are going through with your daughter. Your love shines through this post, and that will be a huge help in giving her a happy childhood.  |
Date: 3/19/2008 2:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
I'm glad you are going to help your daughter hun, I'm sorry for your little kitty cat, but you recognise the fact that your little girl needs help...I wish you and your little girl all the best ....  |
Date: 3/19/2008 3:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 28848
My kids had never had a pet before. When they were around 4 and 5 years old, we got a kitten. One day I caught them with the kitten in a plastic bag all zipped up where it couldnt breath. I was terrified by what they had done. The kitty didnt die because I found it, but it would have. The kids didnt even understand that the kitty could die or that it was a living breathing creature. They thought that it was like a toy because they had never been around animals before. They weren't intentionally being mean in other words. Maybe your daughter didnt understand that what she did would hurt or even kill the kitten. Before jumping to conclusions, you should really sit down with her and talk about what happened. I'm sure she feels really bad that the kitten died.  |
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Date: 3/19/2008 4:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 64567
I dont belive children understand they can hurt animals. Thats not really what I am trying to say but its not comming to mind the proper words. We had a pet dog once and the children did not understand playing with it too rough can hurt it. Sit her down and explain to her that she killed the cat and have her help you bury it. I do understand what your going through with a special needs child if you go back and read my post. Just pm me if you need to chat! |
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Date: 3/19/2008 4:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 64567
I forgot to mention that, that is great you saw this early in your daughter so she can get the proper help. Your a great mom for wanting to help her |
Date: 3/19/2008 5:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 63241
This is sad! I hope you find some help for your daughter. I'm no expert but it sounds like she may have ADD. I'm in agreement with the others, that out of this terrible incident, your little girl gets the help she needs while she's still very young. When our daughter was 7, her best friend was sitting in a recliner that was laid back. My daughter saw our two month old kitten climb under the recliner and told her friend to stay put in her position. The friend didn't understand why my daughter was hysterical (she didn't see the kitten). So she slammed the recliner down into the sitting position. This killed the kitten and my daughter (and her friend) cried for days about this terrible mishap. This was 21 years ago and we still remember the tragedy. Accidents sometimes happen with small pets and I really believe your daughter didn't realize she would kill the kitten. So sorry about this.  |
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Date: 3/19/2008 6:35:00 AM
From Authorid: 28848
I'm not seeing how you made the connection of hurting animals and ADD. Attention Deficeit Disorder is where a person can not concentrait on one thing for very long. Their mind wanders. They can't sit still etc. Hurting animals is a symptom of antisocial personality disorder and can be a precursor to that of a serial killer. Though I really dont think that her intent was to hurt the kitten so that wouldnt apply to your daughter either. |
Date: 3/19/2008 8:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 64604
i'm so sorry, that must feel terrible.. =( but i think that at her age she probably didn't think about it in a cause and effect way. seems to me like it was an unfortunate accident and a lesson learned the hard way, for both you and her. if she does have adhd, there are things that can help her cope with it.  |
Date: 3/19/2008 2:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 21764
awww.. *HUGS*  |
Date: 3/19/2008 6:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 40145
she has implusive I think that is what it is called, My oldest son Tyler has ADHD, and he has done alot of things because of impulsive behaviors, one time he got in trouble with me at McDonalds, he got angry with me so he decided to run away from me toward a busy traffic,!! I had to chase him for a long time. dont be in denial, trust me she needs help get her some help and she will be better, he got better right away after we put him on concerta.
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Date: 3/19/2008 9:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 63961
I have ADHD, and it can be a struggle. A lot of people joke about it, but it can mean the difference of your life sometime. I couldn't finish college because I became so impulsive and antsy and couldn't keep my attention--so therefore I'm in the situation I am now.  But I hope it all goes well, hun! I hope you can get her some help, and also I am VERY sorry about your widdle kitty kat...I am a cat lover myself...I have two boys.  |
Date: 3/21/2008 11:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 855
You know I'm not going to judge you, But I dont think a child should be put on pills so that they can calm down. I have 4 kids who were bad as heck,and to this day the 2 older kids ages 20, 21 are doing very well, my 2 youngest ages 12,9,. They have lots of go power,My 2 nephews had ADHD, so they say so yea the drugs calmed them down to the point they acted like zombies, Back when I was little and my parents were little and you were bad, hey you just get smacked in the butt,not putting pills in your mouth. I really think pill thing is crazy
Dawn  |
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