Posted by PattyG on July 13, 2000, at 21:15:33
In reply to Orgins of crime and adolescence , posted by stjames on July 11, 2000, at 23:05:33
"With the heightened media coverage of teenage suicide and homicide, especially at schools,we would be much wiser if we took it upon ourselves to identify these children as early as possible and invest in interventions that offer
structured discipline, support, education, and medical care to the children and their families -- instead of assigning blame and trying or punishing them as adults."//Great article, James. However, I have to say that many parents find it frustrating that the MH community has such a hang up diagnosing teen-agers with a PD. Big deal. No one wants to have their personality "attacked ," but if we focus on treatment, there doesn't have to be such a problem. The article states that most of the PD traits fade with age and especially BPD. I'm wondering if that can't be said of most brain disorders? Especially the mood disorders? I can understand the reluctance to Dx a kid as BPD since a lot of the diagnostic criteria merely matches the actions of some kids being temporary butt heads. But when a child has had problems most of their life or there's a sudden onset of far out behavior, then I would think the PD's could be considered.
I also think there's way too much emphasis placed on the theory of abuse with regard to BPD, in particular. I think that, in time, we'll find there has been a lot of false reporting. Children who come from loving and caring families can and do have personality disorders, etc. I understand Kath's feelings of defensiveness:) I'm a parent and my "kid" has BPD as well as major depression. I DIDN'T DO IT!! Reminds me of the joke about the graffiti on the wall in the men's restroom. One fellow had written: "My mother made me a homosexual." To which another responded: "If I get some yarn, will she make me one too?"
Most of us are dancing as fast as we can!
PattyG
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