If you’re the parent of a child with ADHD, the graveyard of half-finished projects and abandoned hobbies—the guitar gathering dust, the coding book left open to chapter one—is a familiar, frustrating sight. It’s easy to worry about their future, self-esteem, and ability to commit. Understanding the why behind the quitting, beyond simple laziness, is the first step to changing the dynamic, reducing household conflict, and empowering your child with self-awareness.If you’re the parent of a child with ADHD, the graveyard of half-finished projects and abandoned hobbies—the guitar gathering dust, the coding book left open to chapter one—is a familiar, frustrating sight. It’s easy to worry about their future, self-esteem, and ability to commit. Understanding the why behind the quitting, beyond simple laziness, is the first step to changing the dynamic, reducing household conflict, and empowering your child with self-awareness.