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Although the moment quickly passes on the show, fans found the implications to be much more serious than Jenelle believes. Depending on what medication Jace is on (likely for his diagnosis of ADHD that has been revealed on the show), taking a daily dose on a regular basis could be important to his health and mental wellbeing.
User Dexterig recalled, “Well I remember [Jenelle] saying in a season finale when barb said he had adhd and was going on medication and she said she didnt want him on medication because he could start selling it.” They pointed out, “I think at that point he was 5-7 or something.”
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“Barb sent meds with him. I am sure she expected her instructions to be followed as his custodian. Jenelle shouldn’t get an executive override, especially concerning medication. I am sure Barb is documenting this-a judge would certainly be interested if Jenelle isn’t doing what is in Jace’s best interest (even tho it may be OK or acceptable). She would be FURIOUS if Barb did that to her!!” pointed out reddit user Deej006. User grindinformyson theorized, “David is the kind of a**hole who probably thinks the cure for any mental health problem is fresh air.”
Some think that she was doing this as a way to have control over Barbara.“She withholds his medications to spite her mom. If that isn’t enough evidence that she doesn’t give a sh*t about her son, I don’t know what is,” wrote Infactinfarctinfart. User Whyamiaguy agreed, “Jenelle did that to spite her mom. She is a awful human who would hurt her own child to spite her mother.”