Fall 2000 ~ Newsletter

Cystic Fibrosis and Education

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Dear Kim. . .

by Kim Dutton Brindley, M.Ed.

My child is rebelling from taking his medicine, what do I do?

Before you do anything, think about the following questions… How do you feel about your child taking the medicine?  What kinds of changes are going on in your child’s life (for example, developmental, friendships, parent’s marriage or relationships)?  Are they rebelling against other responsibilities or chores?  How do you respond to y our child when they rebel?  Has your child verbalized an age-appropriate understanding for the reasons for taking this medicine?  Have you ever avoided something that frightens you?  Have you talked to your child (outside of medicine time) about what feelings they have about taking their medicine?  These are just a few questions to begin to better understand the reasons your child is rebelling against taking their medicine.

My child did well in school previously but is now failing classes, what can I do?

There may be one specific reason, but typically there is a combination of things going on that could contribute to this situation.  Is your child failing one, or all classes?  Is your child failing in other responsibilities?  What does your child enjoy about school?  Is your child losing interest in activities that used to be enjoyed?  Have there been any significant changes in your child’s health status?  Does your child see any benefit in participating in school?

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