| Typically, there is a lot of blame and frustration | | | | the parents' marital relationship as well, as parents |
| associated with Attention Deficit Disorder. Depending | | | | blame each other for being overly lenient or harsh in |
| on how long the problem has gone before being | | | | their rearing habits. This can lead to many arguments |
| diagnosed, there may be serious mental and emotional | | | | and disagreements that prove to be difficult on |
| scars as family members and the child dealt with | | | | spouses. |
| issues associated with ADD. This disorder is not only | | | | An often forgotten casualty of Attention Deficit |
| difficult for parents, but also the child with ADD and | | | | Disorder is the siblings of a child with ADD. Often not |
| other siblings in the family. | | | | apparent, siblings in this situation often experience |
| The obvious victim of ADD is the child it affects. Being | | | | similar frustration and anxiety as the parents and child |
| accustomed to negativity, these children usually suffer | | | | with ADD. Jealously sometimes plays a factor in their |
| from very low self-esteem. Although they want to | | | | feelings as their sibling requires so much more |
| behave well, they have impulsive actions that typically | | | | attention, even if it is negative in nature. Also, these |
| result in constant punishment. Parents and teachers of | | | | children often get the brunt of their sibling's impulsive |
| an ADD child often are not aware or do not accept | | | | actions, including aggressive behavior typical of ADD. |
| that the child suffers from a disorder and they are not | | | | These children may also find themselves being |
| always acting on a conscience level. The child, after | | | | categorized in school and other social environments |
| being reprimanded and not being able to control their | | | | because of their sibling's behavior, which can also have |
| actions, is left feeling as though they will never be | | | | a negative connotation. |
| adequate or meet everyone else's expectations. | | | | In addition to immediate family, grandparents, aunts, |
| The parents of an ADD child suffer from incredible | | | | uncles, and cousins may also be affected when a child |
| frustration and doubt of their parenting skills. Often | | | | has ADD. Depending on the closeness of the family, |
| ridiculed by teachers, family members, and other | | | | behavior outbursts and discipline issues may be a |
| acquaintances, they are often viewed as being the | | | | factor dealt with on various levels. In extreme cases, |
| cause of their child's behavior, as though lack of | | | | ADD may actually cause some familial relationships to |
| discipline is the root cause of their child's actions. | | | | be severed. |
| Attention Deficit Disorder sometimes places a strain on | | | | |