Just one. Tried raising a third grand child when his adoptive mother passed away and the adoptive father couldn't handle him. I am convinced he is a developing sosiopath although he is too young for that dx. He is currently living in another State with his Uncle and his family. All antisocial behaviors are continuing and escalating. Even his therapists have told him if he cannot adjust he will probably end up a permanent guest of the government.
This is sad but he presented a real and present threat to my other children and wife. He was old enough and big enough to do real harm to them. He is the only child I've ever encountered that I could not deal with short of violence and I will not go there with a child. He did attack Z on at least 3 occaisions we know of and threatened violence to Cor. The only thing that held him in check here is that he knew I was bigger, stronger and potentially meaner than he was. He viewed any sign of kindness as weakness and was and is convinced that the world exists solely for the purpose of satisfying his wants. A black page in my personal history.
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Aspies, the next step in evolution?
28 Oct 2007, 9:03 pm
