Parenting a challenging kid. Am I doing this right?

carolinamom2boys
Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:02:16 +0000

@Himom Not every troop is for every child. As I said in my previous post, the OP may want to consider scouts once her son’s anxiety decreases and he is able to tolerate social activities with decreased acting out. He is not there yet , and to consider it right now may set him up for more frustration and anxiety.

If he were to join scouting in Cub Scouts( elementary school ) is required . As he gets older , the parental involvement can decrease of the child can tolerate it. It will also be important to visit several troops to observe the interactions between members and leadership. There are many different focuses a troop can take, so it’s important to find one that is structured and nurturing for a child like your son. A smaller troop may be a better fit. You will also need to find a troop that encourage female involvement as your husband most likely will not be as involved as you are . But most importantly it is important to find a troop that is sensitive to the needs of a child on the spectrum and their needs. Many troops are not and inappropriately view the child as being difficult and disruptive. If at some point you feel that scouting may be something that your son would benefit from, I suggest that you contact your local council to ask if they could recommend some troops to visit. They know the leadership in the troops and
may be able to steer you in the right direction. Hopefully with some of the recent changes you’ve made in his care, you’ll see some positive changes , and this may be a option in the future.