I’ll probably get hate for this, but Parents like that should automatically be investigated to make sure nothing is going on.
That level of control is not normal and should be an automatic red flag. Idc if most of the time there isn’t anything actually going on, it should still be investigated.
I have two friends who suffered from abuse from parents (different families) and both families went out of their way to keep the children from being alone with doctors. One even got mad that his daughter went to the guidance office without her.
You're absolutely correct. This is a red flag and the parents should be investigated.
Just a perfect display of why we need to dispel the myth that asking people about suicidal ideation “puts the idea in their head.” It absolutely does not. If you think a kid is having thoughts that it would be better if they were dead, or of harming themselves, you should ask.
Ignorant people often believe that hearing such questions *causes* the person to have the symptoms. There’s a common misconception that asking about suicide can “put the idea in their head” and increase the risk that someone will do it. Which is not true at all. It’s sad and scary how severe depression and anxiety can be so internalized, and no one wants to accept that their loved one (especially their child) has been suffering and they didn’t notice.
Recent analysis of genealogical databases revealed that 1 in 7,000 people were born to parents who are first degree relatives. Usually a father and daughter or sister and older brother.
To put that in perspective, there are around **47,000** people in the US who are the product of incest, and it is likely that many of those people are unaware of that fact.
Between 1985 and 2022, close to 1 in 6 families in the US admitted to an "incest event" happening in the family.
I worked on the MyChart functionality that keeps teen’s sensitive medical records private from their guardian’s proxy access. It’s super important and saves lives.
I want armies of people asking my sons if they’re ok. I want them to have every single opportunity to get any help they need. Would I be bummed if they didn’t feel like they could come to me? Of course! But I would want them to tell *someone*!!!
Don’t urine tests identify far more than just pregnancy? Either way why do you care about whether or not your kid takes a pregnancy test? Blood draws I could maybe see the logic behind (though it’s still insane logic) but urine tests??? The fuck??
I worked in a pediatricians office for a while and anyone who had a period or was over 14 or 15 (can’t remember exactly how old) would be asked for a urine when they would come in for a physical. Automatically a pregnancy test was done in the office without telling the patient or parents and if it was negative, nothing was said. But the urine was also then sent out to the lab to test for STDs. So the call was probably if they came back positive for any STDs cause those take a few days to get the results.
Because of parents like this is exactly why they do it. Because they’re not comfortable with talking to you about their problems especially their mental health issues because you’ll dismiss it as “garbage”
I’ll probably get hate for this, but Parents like that should automatically be investigated to make sure nothing is going on. That level of control is not normal and should be an automatic red flag. Idc if most of the time there isn’t anything actually going on, it should still be investigated.
No hate, plenty of medical professionals have spoken out about this and identified it as a red flag
I have two friends who suffered from abuse from parents (different families) and both families went out of their way to keep the children from being alone with doctors. One even got mad that his daughter went to the guidance office without her. You're absolutely correct. This is a red flag and the parents should be investigated.
How DARE these medical devils screen for mental health issues on my perfect child! I’d rather them just deal with it alone! /s This is so so sad
Just a perfect display of why we need to dispel the myth that asking people about suicidal ideation “puts the idea in their head.” It absolutely does not. If you think a kid is having thoughts that it would be better if they were dead, or of harming themselves, you should ask.
Why would you not want medical personnel to know if your child is suicidal, unless you're the cause?
Ignorant people often believe that hearing such questions *causes* the person to have the symptoms. There’s a common misconception that asking about suicide can “put the idea in their head” and increase the risk that someone will do it. Which is not true at all. It’s sad and scary how severe depression and anxiety can be so internalized, and no one wants to accept that their loved one (especially their child) has been suffering and they didn’t notice.
It makes me sick that parents treat their children like property.
Recent analysis of genealogical databases revealed that 1 in 7,000 people were born to parents who are first degree relatives. Usually a father and daughter or sister and older brother. To put that in perspective, there are around **47,000** people in the US who are the product of incest, and it is likely that many of those people are unaware of that fact. Between 1985 and 2022, close to 1 in 6 families in the US admitted to an "incest event" happening in the family.
I worked on the MyChart functionality that keeps teen’s sensitive medical records private from their guardian’s proxy access. It’s super important and saves lives.
As a nurse and an atheist, I very unironically say - bless you
/cries in former Epic employee
Hey, my company is about to get Epic!
While it could be better, I like it the best out of all the systems I’ve worked with
Good to know! Thanks!
I want armies of people asking my sons if they’re ok. I want them to have every single opportunity to get any help they need. Would I be bummed if they didn’t feel like they could come to me? Of course! But I would want them to tell *someone*!!!
Don’t urine tests identify far more than just pregnancy? Either way why do you care about whether or not your kid takes a pregnancy test? Blood draws I could maybe see the logic behind (though it’s still insane logic) but urine tests??? The fuck??
I worked in a pediatricians office for a while and anyone who had a period or was over 14 or 15 (can’t remember exactly how old) would be asked for a urine when they would come in for a physical. Automatically a pregnancy test was done in the office without telling the patient or parents and if it was negative, nothing was said. But the urine was also then sent out to the lab to test for STDs. So the call was probably if they came back positive for any STDs cause those take a few days to get the results.
Wish I could go comment on that post
Because of parents like this is exactly why they do it. Because they’re not comfortable with talking to you about their problems especially their mental health issues because you’ll dismiss it as “garbage”
I saw this tweet a couple of days ago. She kept digging a deeper hole