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Is labeling a child with Attention Deficit Disorder Really Necessary? |
Issue Thinking back, I was a hyper child in school. Never was given medication but was punished when I acted up. (whipping). Now when some children with alot of energy become restless in school, or a mother can't control them, they are taken to a doctor. Doctors perform a theroized test on them and say they are in need of meds to slow them down. I really think this is a crock. Do you think it is necessary? And yes, I have researched this before asking. I want to know what you think. Best Tip ADD and ADHA are probably the most abused designations used in dealing with children. Probably better that half the kids who have that designation have no such condition. It is an easy way to get a Dr. to prescribe Ritalin or some other amphet. These drugs have a supposedly calming (paradoxical) effect. What they actually do is so overload the kid's nervious system that she/he appears calm. Others What'd you say???? Yes .... I think its necessary b/c a teacher cannot punish a child for "acting out" at school unless the want complaints or law suits filed against them, so meds are good for getting a kid to slow down and pay attention. I am ADD and it doesnt bother me. It helped me understand why I act the way I do sometimes. i agree with ever thing you have to say and people need to watch out because they are starting to do that with Bipolar disorder I think this is necessary for kids who have problems with concentration and with restlessness as this affects school performance greatly. ADD And ADHD treatments cure both of these problems and greatly improve school performance in adolescents. Considering more than half of the diagnoses are wrong... I wouldn't worry about it. If i were going to a doctore that suggested I put my kid on drugs because s/he had ADD, I'd switch doctors! Kids DO NOT pay attention... that's their job! Kids DO NOT relax and stay hyper... that's their job! Suffer through it... that's your job, lol! |
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