tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719348559592660731.post9094216685378506242..comments2022-04-19T05:24:58.635-07:00Comments on Discipline for Teens: How to Discipline Bipolar Children and TeensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719348559592660731.post-28346535988688302412017-03-16T20:25:05.747-07:002017-03-16T20:25:05.747-07:00Having nannied for a kid with PTSD and dated 2 bip...Having nannied for a kid with PTSD and dated 2 bipolar guys, I believe that the worst thing you can do is not hold them to their actions. While it's tough, there is no excuse for abuse. I think some of the worst bipolar parents are the ones who enable by saying, it's the illness talking, he doesn't mean it, etc and allowing things like drink and drugs.<br />IF a child goes manic: Stay around, monitor them and be prepared for a hospital stay. But, once the episode has died down, don't drop it. Discuss their behavior and the effects on others and maybe take a privilege away for awhile. Make them earn it back by taking meds, being respectful, etc. This probably won't completely stop the episodes, but if you teach them to use their illness as a get out of jail free card, they will and will expect it from others too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643133976200464825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719348559592660731.post-66084423617629498902015-09-02T14:48:08.251-07:002015-09-02T14:48:08.251-07:00Thanks for the excellent list of tools for what is...Thanks for the excellent list of tools for what is most defiinitey the toughest job you will ever have. I speak from the experience of having 3 children with high risk of the illness. All but one (number 15) of these were in our repertoire as parents. It takes professional and non-professional help to raise bipolar children. Pray and seek the help. Peacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12866496953454931769noreply@blogger.com