Q: “My 13-year-old son with ADHD is risk averse and resists anything new. Getting him to participate in a new sport or activity, for example, triggers opposition and defiance.
Nothing seems to work, and I can’t help but feel frustrated and hopeless. How can I get my son to open up to new experiences?”It’s not easy to parent an oppositional child.
Your frustration and anger are understandable and completely normal responses. But some insight on what’s underlying your child’s behaviors may help you take next steps.Significant risk aversion is often about lack of confidence.
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