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system: You are Maryann Kochanko, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
> Any suggestions... other than kicking out the 18 year old. He's planning
> on moving out with his girlfriend sometime in April (if the relationship
> lasts that long), but in the meantime, he will still be here throwing
> his
> weight around.

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assistant: Its easy, its your house, and your rules, he's eighteen, he either abides by
them or moves.
system: You are Maryann Kochanko, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sean Brown about "and my daughter".

They wrote:
> about how to solve a problem. I will tell you that I have an especially
> nasty case (?) of ADD and it is not pleasant some times. One last thing:
> Read some books or buy some that are about ADD and ADHD, This will help
> you understand what is going on inside your child's mind and have the
> ability to understand what is happening...

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assistant: Guess who else has ADD, bet you wouldn't have guess.:) Robin Williams--the
famous actor comedian.
MaryAnn
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Raymond Martin about "well...".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
RM> Well how about sending him to JobCore <sp>...they will give
RM> him a place to stay and an education...while he is in
RM> school he will also earn money...
RM> I would love to talk to him..
RM>  ! Origin: The Wizards Realm BBS 1-713-946-7315 1:106/7315 (1:106/7315)

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assistant: If Canada had military schools like the ones there we would have sent
him a long time ago. And because his father and I aren't *legally*
married yet (August 2nd) then we couldn't send him to my father to do
the arrangements for this to happen. My father lives in Philly.
If I believed *anyone* could talk some sense into him, I would more than
happy relay a message... but (lately) he has been quite ballistic. I don't
know what his father said to him about dealing with Cory (the 7 year old
with ADHD) but since then he's not been talking to either one of us, and
didn't come home last night. This is typical when he is mad... but it
doesn't work... maybe if he was 13 it would... for a mminute.
April is fast approaching! :)
Take care,
Desiree
BTW... where are you writing from???
... Smile they said, it could be worse.  So I did and it was.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Maryann Kochanko about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
> Any suggestions... other than kicking out the 18 year old. He's planning
> on moving out with his girlfriend sometime in April (if the relationship
> lasts that long), but in the meantime, he will still be here throwing
> his
> weight around.
MK> Its easy, its your house, and your rules, he's eighteen, he
MK> either abides by them or moves.

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assistant: Actually, his father and he had it out today, and David will be moving
in with his girlfriend April 15th or thereabouts. It's time, his father
told him.
Take care,
Desiree
... Time heals all wounds, but the belly button remains.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Regina Finan about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
RF> Also, either he dislikes his brother alot or (and this is the one I
RF> suspect) he is trying desperately to keep his brother from making the
RF> same mistakes as himself.  He is probably trying to make him a better
RF> person than himself.  Not that I agree to what he is doing mind you.
RF> If it were me, I would probably give him ultimatums.  First off, you
RF> say he is going to school.  Is this high school?  You may try writing
RF> a contract with him telling him to abide by the rules or get out.  I
RF> am a firm believer in this rule at that age.  My children all know
RF> they have to move at 18.  Unless they are in school.  If they are not
RF> (even if they quit at 16) they will then need to get a job and pay
RF> rent and so forth.  I intend not to be easy on them as the world
RF> outside is not easy.
RF> forth.  They have to make the choices at that age.  We may hate them,
RF> we may feel they are making the biggest mistake there is, but we have
RF> to let them go.  At David's age he is hurting the little one more than
RF> he knows, and he is old enough to take the consequences for his
RF> actions. Let him know this.
RF> This is only my opinion, it may seem harsh, but sometimes harsh
RF> lessons make the best children.  Good Luck.

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assistant: No it's more like he likes the feeling that authority gives him... even
though his father and I didn't relinquish any.
We had been all through this one too! :(
I can never say that no matter how mad I have been with David that it
has never come down to hating him. I have gotten awfully angry with him,
but no different than if Cory was 18 right now and pulling the same things
with a younger sibling.
Ron has a problem with this... I told him to look at it as a new door.
Earlier today I took the kids and went out while Ron talked with David.
They were able to resolve some things and come to and understanding and
remain friends. Ron decided it was time David was on his own, so April
15th or thereabouts he will be moving out with his girlfriend into their
own place. The two of them have been planning this for a while. The
blessing is that both Ron and I like his girlfriend and she seems to
have a good head on her shoulders.
Time will tell.
As for myself... I'm feeling rather overwhelmed right now.
It's not harsh. And thankyou.
Take care,
Desiree
... If you don't run your own life, somebody else will.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Moylan about "Behavior".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
BM> Desiree Louvre (On 12 Mar 97) was overheard expounding to Regina
BM> Finan
DL> only for one hour. His father has the theory that Cory needs to vent
DL> his hyper-ness through the sega! I only see it as stimulating him
DL> overmuch.
BM> Which way does he flop after playing with the Sega?  Is he more
BM> active/mouthy, the same or less? (not based on just one or two
BM> "observations")
DL> This is not what he needs. Which is why I like the Sim City
DL> idea. (We picked up Sim Earth last weekend, have you seen it yet?
DL> It's really neat!) With SC Cory would be forced to slow down,
DL> concentrate, plan... etc. instead of him getting all revved up
DL> and being disruptive.
BM> I'd like to hear about how this goes with him.  I'm not sure that
BM> anyone with true ADD/ADHD can be "forced" to concentrate or plan
BM> ahead in anything unless it is of really high interest to _them_, in
BM> which case their interest in it wouldn't require any external
BM> coercion.  I'd be looking for solid signs that he is interested and
BM> if not be ready for the possibility of "revving up".

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assistant: He gets more mouthy and physically active. This is why I believe it is
not an outlet for his energy.
As a matter of fact, his doctor thought this was an excellent idea. He
was never really all for the Sega anyway.
I will let you know how this goes though. Right now Cory and his sister
are playing Hexxagon... another strategy game. They both really like the
game.
Desiree
... Never attack a dragon with a pointy stick.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Raymond Martin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "well...".

They wrote:
>  -=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
>
>  RM> Well how about sending him to JobCore <sp>...they will give
>
> If Canada had military schools like the ones there we would have sent
> him a long time ago. And because his father and I aren't *legally*
> married yet (August 2nd) then we couldn't send him to my father to do
> the arrangements for this to happen. My father lives in Philly.
>
>  RM> him a place to stay and an education...while he is in
>  RM> school he will also earn money...
>  RM> I would love to talk to him..
>
> If I believed *anyone* could talk some sense into him, I would more
> than
> happy relay a message... but (lately) he has been quite ballistic. I
> don't
> know what his father said to him about dealing with Cory (the 7 year
> old
> with ADHD) but since then he's not been talking to either one of us,
> and
> didn't come home last night. This is typical when he is mad... but it
> doesn't work... maybe if he was 13 it would... for a mminute.
>
> April is fast approaching! :)
>
> Take care,
> Desiree
>
>  RM>  ! Origin: The Wizards Realm BBS 1-713-946-7315 1:106/7315
> (1:106/7315)
>
> BTW... where are you writing from???
>
>

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assistant: *** Quoting Desiree Louvre to Raymond Martin dated 03-15-97 ***
I am calling from Houston...:)
If he is not comming home then go ahead and pack up his stuff and change your
locks...then make him sign a behavior contract to get back in...that way if
he does not follow he will hwve to face the results...
Stafflex@Juno.com
system: You are Maryann Kochanko, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
> Actually, his father and he had it out today, and David will be moving
> in with his girlfriend April 15th or thereabouts. It's time, his father
> told him.

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assistant: Well, hang in there only 4 more weeks to go.  Just hold on to your
principles, not always easy.
MaryAnn
system: You are Walter Five, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sara Konopinski about "Punk".

They wrote:
> Does anyone here live in Austin Texas?
>
> *!* Michiana Mail Center
>  * Origin: CW Technical Support - South Bend, IN - (219) 272-8129
> (1:227/129)

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assistant: *** Quoting Sara Konopinski to All dated 03-05-97 ***
No, but I'm in Houston,  two hours away, and I get in to Austin from time to
time, why?
Ciao!
Walter Five
system: You are Lucia Jameson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "Re: any ideas?????".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Desiree Louvre to All <=-
DL> Hi all...
DL> I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for this problem we've been
DL> having in regards to the way our 18 year old bosses around my 7 year
DL> old who is ADHD.
DL> Any suggestions... other than kicking out the 18 year old. He's
DL> planning on moving out with his girlfriend sometime in April (if the
DL> relationship lasts that long), but in the meantime, he will still be
DL> here throwing his weight around.

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assistant: <snipped for brevity>
Boy, does this sound familiar.  The main difference is that our teenager has
ADHD.  What does Dad think about all this?  Has he sat down with your 18 yr
old and made it clear that he needs to stay out of the middle of things?
When Jesse (the 17 1/2 yr old) butts in when I am dealing with Kris (the 11
yr old) I normally tell him calmly (or sometimes not <g>) that the situation
is between Kris and me and that he is not invited into the middle of it.
Then I ignore him and go back to Kris. Sometimes he doesn't get the "hint"
and I have to tell him to leave the room until we are finished.
Now I have found that Kris will sometimes try to get into the middle when I
am disciplining Jesse.  When that happens I do the same thing...tell him that
the situation is between Jesse and me and that he is not invited into the
middle of it.  He is usually faster on the uptake than Jesse, but that might
be because he is not ADHD.
We still have problems with Jesse getting bossy with Kris, but it hasn't been
too bad lately as Kris has learned that he can tell Jesse to take a hike and
then steadfastly ignore the verbal background noise.  He will also get up and
leave the room and leave Jesse talking to himself.
Again, it is hard for him to throw his weight around if you and your husband
refuse to put up with it.  If you advise him that he must follow your rules
if he wants to continue living at your house, would the 18 yr old move or try
to behave?
I hope this helped...at least in letting you know that you are not the only
one with this type of problem.  You will even find it in families without
ADHD kids.
Cheers,
Lucy Jameson
... Got to go! Dinner's fighting & the kids are burnin --- Blue Wave/QWK
v2.10
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Maryann Kochanko about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
> Actually, his father and he had it out today, and David will be moving
> in with his girlfriend April 15th or thereabouts. It's time, his father
> told him.
MK> Well, hang in there only 4 more weeks to go.  Just hold on
MK> to your principles, not always easy.

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assistant: I'm trying... my teeth are sore from gritting them though! ;)
Desiree
... I am Daffy Duck of Borg. Resistance is dithpicable!
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Raymond Martin about "well...".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
RM> I am calling from Houston...:)
RM> If he is not comming home then go ahead and pack up his
RM> stuff and change your locks...then make him sign a behavior
RM> contract to get back in...that way if he does not follow he
RM> will hwve to face the results...

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assistant: If you haven't already there are a couple of messages I wrote about the
results of the 'chat' Ron had with David... he will be moving out with his
girlfriend April 15th or thereabouts. This should make for an interesting
time... he still seems to think it will be all fun and games...
BUT WE KNOW BETTER DON'T WE!!! <WINK> And life goes on....
Take care,
Desiree
... Been there, done that, tripped the alarm, then came here.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are John Pummill, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Stephen Kirkpatrick about "Expiration Warning".

They wrote:
SK> JP> Fortunately David is not that mischievous or violent.
SK> JP> He did get the mania from his mother
SK> as did Mack in fair part.
SK> JP> and living the first five years of his life in a violent
SK> JP> atmosphere did not help.
SK> lot of similarities here John.....
SK> JP> Remember it is EASY to get off on the wrong electronic foot.
SK> certainly true. Heaven knows, as I've mentioned before, I
SK> have made,
SK> and do make mistakes. I may be a perfectionist....but in no
SK> way am I
SK> perfect....not even close. Just as importantly, I know I'll
SK> never
SK> achieve perfection. I wouldn't have admitted that
SK> twenty-five years ago.
SK> Like most people, I've grown up a little since then.

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assistant: Too bad we cannot get more of a handle on this.
 Maybe we can collaborate on a book. <G>
 Doncha hate it ?? <G>
system: You are John Pummill, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
DL> Any suggestions... other than kicking out the 18 year old.
DL> He's planning
DL> on moving out with his girlfriend sometime in April (if the
DL> relationship
DL> lasts that long), but in the meantime, he will still be here
DL> throwing his
DL> weight around.

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assistant: You have to come up with a rules system and make him abide by it. My parents
laid down a different set of rules when I turned 18.
system: You are Lucia Jameson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jeremy Finan about "Re: pen-pal".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Jeremy Finan to Lucia Jameson <=-
-=> Quoting Lucia Jameson to Jeremy Finan <=-
-=> Quoting Jeremy Finan to All <=-
JF> yes I have an email address:  Jeremy.Finan@nlite.ack.mi.org   This
JF> will come to my dad's bbs.  Or you can use my dads at
JF> rfinan@voyager.net
JF> I would like to hear from your son.  Thanks
JF> Jeremy

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assistant: Thanks for the addresses Jeremy.  Kris says that he will send you an e-mail
through our AOL account as soon as he gets ahead on his school work and
chores.
Cheers,
Lucy
... I've told you a million times not to exaggerate!!! --- Blue Wave/QWK
v2.10
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Regina Finan about "Punishment".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
DL> We have been thinking now about private schooling. At my son's last
DL> review meeting it became evident that the public school system couldn't
DL> feed him academically fast enough. I fear that if he is continued to
DL> slow down in this way he will get bored and lose interest. So far he
DL> *loves* school and actually has a fit if he has to stay home sick!
RF>
RF> I think my daughter would have been that way.  She was starting to
RF> get bored.  The school district really didn't have a gifted program.
RF> They would have had to promote her a grade and that is not what she
RF> would have needed.  Now the school district I am in now does.  They
RF> have another school they ship the kids to.
DL> I'm hoping it doesn't take that long... but by then our children will
DL> be conditioned by the present school system. I have decided I will do
DL> all I can through and with CHADD to change the school system, sooner
DL> rather than later.
RF>
RF> With the organization in the city I would presume that they will be
RF> able to help.  We have an advocate group here.  Not exactly in the
RF> city, but near.  They are looking for more volunteers.  I wanted to
RF> join, but things right now just got too busy.  I do want to join
DL> With alot of work by parents is the only way it can change.
RF> Yeah, when I gave up on the school system and decided to homeschool I
RF> was still pretty naive on how to fight them.  I'm not now.  In some
RF> ways I wish I hadn't given up, but then again I love homeschooling my
RF> kids so maybe I would have ended up doing it anyway.

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assistant: There is a gifted program here, but Cory can only enter it once his ADHD
is under control... in the meantime...
Isn't it par how a child's behavior can change everything! We live from
day to day around here in that regards.
You always gotta do what you feel is best, and at the time that was the
best decision. :)
Desiree
... You aren't screaming loud enough....You must want MORE!!
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are Raymond Martin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "well...".

They wrote:
>  -=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
>
>  RM> I am calling from Houston...:)
>  RM> If he is not comming home then go ahead and pack up his
>  RM> stuff and change your locks...then make him sign a behavior
>  RM> contract to get back in...that way if he does not follow he
>  RM> will hwve to face the results...
>
> If you haven't already there are a couple of messages I wrote about the
> results of the 'chat' Ron had with David... he will be moving out with
> his
> girlfriend April 15th or thereabouts. This should make for an
> interesting
> time... he still seems to think it will be all fun and games...
>
> BUT WE KNOW BETTER DON'T WE!!! <WINK> And life goes on....
>
> Take care,
> Desiree
>

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assistant: *** Quoting Desiree Louvre to Raymond Martin dated 03-18-97 ***
Well when he finds out the truth....dont let him just run back home rightaway
make him sweat a little...
Stafflex@Juno.com
system: You are Jf Hoppman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "any ideas?????".

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assistant: i think that when he "moves out" he will definitly stop throwing hhis
weight around at your house.but what of his girl-freind?will she be in
the runner up catogorie? talk to him about the army.see if he is
interested,it can instill disipline,and alot of pride...
system: You are Desiree Louvre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Pummill about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
-=> While eating Chocolate, Desiree had this to say: <=-
DL> Any suggestions... other than kicking out the 18 year old.
DL> He's planning
DL> on moving out with his girlfriend sometime in April (if the
DL> relationship
DL> lasts that long), but in the meantime, he will still be here
DL> throwing his
DL> weight around.
JP> You have to come up with a rules system and make him abide
JP> by it. My parents laid down a different set of rules when I
JP> turned 18.

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assistant: Thanks John. By now you should have read 5 or 6 messages all explaining
the results of this past sunday. All has been resolved for the better
of everyone involved.
Take care,
Desiree
... Ignorance is temporary; stupid is forever.
___ Blue Wave/386 v2.30 [NR]
system: You are John Pummill, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Attention Def. message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Desiree Louvre about "any ideas?????".

They wrote:
DL> Thanks John. By now you should have read 5 or 6 messages all
DL> explaining
DL> the results of this past sunday. All has been resolved for
DL> the better
DL> of everyone involved.

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assistant: GREAT !!! No, I missed the messages. I get in here from time to time and
check on things, give the report, etc.