[csimmons]

We have a 9 yr old son whom we privately adopted at 2 wks of age. He has been diagnosed with ODD, but the thing that concerns me is that he is constantly sneaking food. We find food wrappers all over the house and he consistently denies is.

What is going on?

He's a big boy, big into sports and very good at it. He eats big and plays hard. We rarely deny him food so we don't understand why he feels the need to sneak it and lie.

A few weeks ago, he stole $2 from my purse and was going to spend it on a field trip with the daycare. But ended up telling me about it and giving it back to me the night before.

Is this a pattern I should be concerned about? He has never stolen in a store or anything like that. But are these warning signs for something else?

I am very concerned.

Thanks.