Parenting The ADD Child: Consistency Wins The Battle

What's the most important rule when it comes to parenting the ADD / ADHD Child?

BE CONSISTENT.

As parents of a hard to manage child, it’s tempting to give in more often should. What the child was punished for yesterday is overlooked today because of sheer exhaustion. But this only makes bad behavior worse.

Try to react in the same manner over a period of time to the child’s
behavior whenever it occurs.
You need to be persistent when dealing with an ADHD child, as they are not exactly the most obedient kind.

Even if you feel that your efforts to discipline your child are in vain,
they need to stick to it. Things often get worse before they get better.

Respond in the same way whether it be at home, at
school, or anywhere else.

Parents of ADHD children often tend
to respond to the same behavior differently at home and in
public.

Your child will be quick to notice where he can get away with misbehavior and will take full advantage of that. The ADHD child needs to know that the rules and consequences expected to occur at home will also apply away from home.