What is wrong with my 9year son?

Question

ok my son is 9.for a week now my son has not been eating good.he tryed to eat pizza the other night and that is one of his fav. food to eat when he was eating it he started crying, saying he cant eat it. and another thing that has been going on is that he trys to stay home every day from school, saying that he dont feel good, but then when i call the school to let them know that he was not comin in that day. after that maybe about 3-4 hours later hes runin around the house and playin with his 3year old step-sister.so i dont know whats going on here. can you please help me?

Answer 1

It sounds like something is going on at school and he is so stressed about it his tummy hurts. Ask him whats going on or observe him at school w/o him seeing you.

And to Amber-shame on you for wanting to just give him a pill or make him think he is taking a pill. He needs needs to learn how to cope and solve problems on his own. He doesnt need to swallow a pill for every problem.

Answer 2

depression. go to a doctor, or give him candy that looks like pills, always helps

they think they are geting better, they feel better,. and thats how you get better/

TRUST ME

its a great way/ works all the time:P:P

Answer 3

he's maybe depressed 4 some reason, kidz r probally making fun of him or callgin him fat, try talking to him! but dont worry he'll be fine~ :-)

Answer 4

I am sorry this in going on.  Maybe he has a sore throat and is unable to eat.  Its not always easy to tell if a child is sick.  My daughter will play even when she is very ill.  It may also be an attention thing.  I have a step-son who is 9 and my daughter is 7, and the two of them are so jealous of one another.  We have to make sure they are getting the same amount of attention at all times.  It is very trying!

Answer 5

First off I'd take him to the pediatrician to rule out any sort of medical problem. If he's given the all clear there, ask him if there is anything or anyone bothering him at school. Also make an appointment to go in and talk to his teacher and ask her how he is doing and if his behavior is okay and if any of the other kids are bothering him.

Once you've ruled out that stuff, make the staying home from school option not fun. If he's too sick to go to school, then he needs to stay in bed all day and eat bland "sick" foods like unsweetened herbal tea and saltines and toast and broth. He shouldn't be getting out of bed and playing. Don't shower him with lots of attention. He may be jealous because his step sister is home with you "having fun" all day and he has to be in school.

If he is home and "gets better" during the day -- take him to school! Just because you called him in doesn't mean you can't bring him in halfway through the day. When he goes to school in the morning without a fuss and stays in school all day, shower him with praise and spend some extra time with him, just you two alone, in the evening as a reward.

Answer 6

Something serious is happening at your son's school.  Children tend to under report these kinds of things.  Have a talk with your son and his teacher.  If you don't find out anything, go to the school and observe.

All the best.

Answer 7

Talk to him about what's wrong. If he won't eat his fave food something is wrong. My older daughter, Madison had the same problem when she was 13. I found out that the popular girl at school threw liquids under her skirt, dress, or pants and would say "Madison had an accident."

Answer 8

There is definitely something going on at school that is stoping him from wanting to attend,ring the school and arrange to go in also sit your son down and talk to him he may deny something is going on at first,but assure him hes in no trouble and that he needs to tell you whats going on because if you don't know you cant fix it,the going off food could be due to many causes,one of being teased or it might be if hes anxious loss of appetite either way the school needs to know ,I'm a mother of 5 myself and changes in behaviour Ive found usually indicate a problem good luck i feel for you and your son and hope hes back to normal soon

Answer 9

Consider that he is unhappy at school?

Answer 10

If your 9 year old doesn't want pizza, somethings wrong. My sibling one day ran home crying and would refuse to eat milkshakes. Why? Her classmates had made fun of her flab. Maybe kids are teasing him, so he hates school. Sit down with his teachers and your son, and get to the bottom of this. This could be unhealthy if he stops eating for a while.

Answer 11

not trying to be mean however may be his is not sick but he may be having problems at school being teased abut his looks just going out on a limb here

Answer 12

Their is something going on at school my niece was going  threw that when she was 8 we found out the teacher was being abusive, but anyways talk to your son and find out whats happening if anyone was hurting him or doing something.

Answer 13

Maybe kids at school tell him he's fat, so he wants to lose weight and avoid the people making fun of him.

Answer 14

Have you talked to your son to ask him why he wont eat and why he doesnt want to go to school?He is probably being teased and is trying not to eat so he will lose some weight and wanting to stay home to avoid the teasing.This is a serious thing that needs to be adressed.Teasing and bullying can lead to severe emontional problems.If he says nothing is going on get to the school and have a counselor talk to him.He may open up better to them.Stand your ground and tell the school you will be coming in until the problem is resolved.And stay involved.Daily phone calls to the teacher.Note whatever is needed.You poor son!!!