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As the parent of a child with ADHD, you may feel constantly exhausted and, even though you do everything you can to support your child, you may feel like you're getting nowhere. Some parents of children with ADHD are embarrassed when their child misbehaves in the supermarket, while others have trouble finding a child minder or getting other kids to play with their child. Parents of ADHD children who are mainly inattentive (without hyperactivity) can find it difficult to get them to join in activities with others.
Trying to discipline a child who is uncontrollably active, does not listen, or throws frequent tantrums can be very stressful. You may feel that friends and relatives don't understand ADHD and blame you for not controlling your child's behaviour better. You may feel angry that this has happened to you, or wonder what caused it.
But remember - ADHD is a medical condition. It is not caused by bad parenting or anything that you do or don't do for your child. Many parents feel guilty because, even though they love their child with ADHD, they don't want to accept their behaviour. Kids with ADHD are not intentionally being naughty or disruptive - they have a behavioural disorder.
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