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ADHD And Family Life
Untreated ADHD may be hard on everyone in your family.
Family members can help this situation by being aware of the potential impact of a teen’s ADHD on the entire family.
Teenagers
To teenagers with untreated ADHD, it may seem as if they may never get things right. They live with frustration—perhaps they have problems with friends, get into trouble in school, and constantly fight with parents or guardians. They may feel like a disappointment at school. Teenagers may also feel that their parents and guardians have unreasonable expectations of them.
Siblings
Brothers and sisters may also experience hardship in their own way. If the child with ADHD acts out, they may feel intimidated. Because the child with ADHD often receives more attention, other children may feel “left out.” They may begin to feel that they are held to a different standard.
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