my happy 10 year old has been getting mood swings. he gets lethargic and whiney. Crying at the drop of a hat. His teacher is as confused as I am. One day he is happy and smart the next he is almost fatalistic, and self depricating. He can whip through subjects easily, then the next he says he is stupid and can t do anything. Should I get him checked out? for what? and where? His regular doctor really seems only good for immunizations.
Dear parent welcome to being parents of an adolescent. This is the beginning of adolescent swings.be patient. don't judge, don't compare just be there with him keep communication, be understanding. Keep watch. He is developing personality, he is as confused. Be very clear in what you are telling him. Find an adolescent consultant and consult with her/ him how to handle an adolescent. You can take him to the adolescent consultant on some other pretext, like if child gets flu or so, so that he is familiar with the doctor there after adolescent consultant will not guide you n him both. My personal experience says parents need more counselling than the child. If you learn now it will be easier in the future.