soveryfrustr8ed Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 I found out from my 9 year old son that his father has been giving him his(father's) 5mg ritalin in the late afternoon after my son's adhd medicine, vyvanse has worn off. I email his father asking him if it was true and he admitted that he had spoken with our son about the possibility of taking the ritalin and that his pediatrician said it was ok for him to take his medicine which by the way is NOT true. I am upset on 3 levels... 1. father should NOT be giving our son ANY medication that is not prescribed to son. 2. father should not be teaching son that it is ok to take someone else's prescription 3. father should not be involving the pediatrician in his lies. What I don't understand is why father never told me that he was having a hard time with son and maybe was concerned about his current dose. It has been the summer time and so the meds are not as obvious as they are during the school year. I have sole legal custody and any medical changes and concerns need to come by me first. But besides that...what happened to co-parenting? I am so scared by his fathers poor judgement to give a 9 year old ritalin without a doctor prescribing it. I do not want to cause a war as we have a very toxic relationship but I am concerned for our son's safety. I called CPS last night and reported it. I am now afraid of what I have done....I don't regret calling CPS because I have to protect our son of course but I don't know.... Any thoughts?
Tayla Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 For now...welcome new poster. I will reserve my opinion and suggestions til later when more post come about with your responses.
bentnotbroken Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Have you had other concerns with your son's father? How are his parenting skills overall? I do understand your concern about not having a doctor perscribe. What do you think will happen now that you have made the call?
Mauschen Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 I wouldn't worry just yet. CPS has been called 5 times by 3 different reporters on my ex, and CPS has never done anything. Have you stated your concerns to your ex? Tell him this is serious and that your son should not be taking unprescribed medications. Document your conversation with a follow-up email for documentation in case your situation gets worse. Always be polite and business-like in your emails, but state the facts and your concerns.
Tayla Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 How appropriate would it be to wait til the OP responds. One post and has not been seen since. Wonder what that could mean??
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