ODD Genetic?!


Question: Because I have ODD will my kids most likely have it?
Thanks.


Answers: Because I have ODD will my kids most likely have it?
Thanks.

yes, ODD is genetic.
all mental disorders are genetic...except PTSD.
your kids will carry a recessive gene because
you have the dominant gene of ODD...
if your husband or boyfriend does not have any mental disorder history in his family, then they will carry a recessive gene to the disorder.
so it's a 50/50 chance basically.

they may be more likely to have it but with good structure and bringing them up right, I believe you can control it a lot. Make sure that they have options and help them to "choose" certain behaviors instead of others at a young age. That will keep them from feeling cornered and like they have to rebel or throw a tantrum. I think the disorder is pretty different depending on the person. Make sure to pray about it too. That can make all the difference. Good luck!

the above answer may be 100% true. I know Bipolar disorder is the same way. However, bpd doesn't always come out in a person. MANY people cary it inside them and i tnever shows b/c no traumatic situation sets it off. (unfortunately mine was set off.. but... hey.. we can't all win :)

It can be genetic, but that doesn't mean your kids will have it. Don't worry about that - what's the point? If they have it, then you'll deal with that when the time comes.

ODD is a wastebasket diagnosis. Research points to ODD being basically just a parenting problem. Learning appropriate and effective parenting techniques decreases the behaviors associated with ODD.





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