Consent for a Psychological consult~

[Glory122]

I live in PA and received a call today from my 13 y/o son's school. It was a psychologist who said she had spoken to my son and will be seeing him weekly.I was completely shocked and caught off guard! When I asked why I was not consulted she said she had spoken to my son's father and he gave consent!

I have primary physical custody, and we have shared legal. My ex has visitation every other week-end.

It was brought to my attention my son has been acting "silly" in school, laughing, and talking... and I have been working the past few weeks to correct this problem. No computer access, no phone, and no going out after school!

I really wish I had been given the opportunity to explain to my son that he would be talking to someone, as he had no idea! I suppose my question is, is it legal for my ex to make this decision without my consent also?

 

[mafioso]

Since you have shared legal..............He can if he thinks it is appropriate. Some laws require just one parent to consent.

 

[boblynnj]

Be very careful with these bogus psychologists, this is an industry that has little or no scientific basis. This industry is in cahoots with the pharmaceutical industry that makes enormous profits selling psychotropic and anti-psychotropic poisons (drugs), known to be addictive, dangerous and expensive, not to mention not approved for children's use. I strongly suggest that since you live in Pa., please check out the information at the LIFE (Liberty Independence & Family Equality) website at http://www.life-vs-cps.com/ and especially read the "Sample Letter" section at http://www.life-vs-cps.com/index_files/Page399.htm If I were you, I would send a similar letter to the school with a copy to the psychologist, to put into their records that you strongly refuse the services of their psychologist for your son and note that you have primary physical custody. Do it ASAP.

 

[Glory122]

I cannot believe that can be legal, it is terrifying! I met with my son's teachers, the vice principle, and the psychologist. All agree he is bright, articulate, and very social. The one thing that had me concerned is they feel he becomes distracted easily. When I asked if it is possible he could be bored (as he gets his work done quickly), they seemed to think that was not the case. I am seriously considering home schooling at this point as I am not comfortable with the school deciding my son should talk to someone without my consent.

As a parent we can hopefully recognize if our children are troubled or going through issues. I honestly can say that other than the silliness, my son shows no signs of having any problems.

Thank you both for your' input, it is greatly appreciated!

 

[boblynnj]

As a father of 6 children and a grandfather of 3 children, I have to ask what child does not get easily distracted? I would worry more about a child who did not get easily distracted more than a child who did. These school professionals should know this full well if they've worked with children for more than a day. Hell I was a child long ago back in the stone age and was always distracted by virtually anything and I get easily distracted now. But I still grew up and became a relatively successful professional. You see how easily they want to create an issue out of ordinary behavior.