Question

Billy was the third child of loving but busy parents. When he was growing up, he thought that his parents favored his older siblings. When Billy was four, his parents divorced, and he remained with his father. His brother and sister moved in with his mother to a distant city. Billy rarely saw them. His depression caused him to constantly act out in order to receive attention from people. Seeing that his son had problems and having difficulty raising his son alone, Billy's father responded by providing the child with all the video games he wanted and frequent trips to the amusement park. As Billy grew older and attended school, he had trouble focusing and was taken to a doctor. Billy's medical evaluation shows symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but Billy's father dismissed the diagnosis. Because of these difficulties in school, Billy had trouble making friends and was ridiculed by his classmates. This lessened his self-confidence. By the time Billy was an adolescent, he had difficulty forming lasting relationships despite his expertise in athletics. He was capable of high academic achievement, but his grades were below average. Teacher reports frequently discussed his excessive need for attention. Personally, he felt lost and doomed to failure.A. What is the basic cause of Billy's problem?B. What will happen to Billy?C. What steps could Billy take to improve his life?

Answer 1

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A. The basic cause of Billy’s problem is neglectful father. Billy’s Dad ignores his son’s desire for attention and need for adhd treatment.

B. It’s hard to say what will happen to Billy but if this continues he will still feel doomed and not get his adhd treated. Billy will not feel happy until these problems and isolation are fixed.

C. Billy could move in with his mother if these problems prevail.