chickaree wrote: So perhaps we can all agree that the parents are the best ones to make this decision and not a bunch of uninformed, judgemental folks on the internet? That statements calling a parent "unloving" for making a thoughtful decision different than your own is over the top, uncalled for and unhelpful?
I AGREE!
As in the case of my neice, she was at an age where she was given the choice and made her decision not to take the meds. A parent can help determine the best decision for their child, but I believe a child of a certain age should be included in that decision making process.
AspenValley wrote: I don't think there is evidence there is more ADD/ADHD today than there ever was. However, the world we live in can make it more difficult to cope for someone whose brain is wired in this particular way. As someone commented on earlier in this thread, ADD/ADHD can be an advantage in some situations, a handicap in others.
Article stating rise in above, there are tons of them.
rldbailey wrote: To me it's sort of like people that drink those energy drinks. They get all jazzed up and then they crash and burn. Why can't a stimulant drug cause a similar or counteractive effect? Makes me wonder????????
I suppose if they're not prescribed or used correctly, there could be a crash. I've heard that ADD/ADHD brains are physically affected in different ways by stimulants, so I'd have to agree that anything is possible.
"Whatever you are, be a good one." ~ Abraham Lincoln
chickaree wrote: So perhaps we can all agree that the parents are the best ones to make this decision and not a bunch of uninformed, judgemental folks on the internet? That statements calling a parent "unloving" for making a thoughtful decision different than your own is over the top, uncalled for and unhelpful?
I AGREE!
As in the case of my neice, she was at an age where she was given the choice and made her decision not to take the meds. A parent can help determine the best decision for their child, but I believe a child of a certain age should be included in that decision making process.
True if they are mature enough to make that decision. I can see kids making it for the wrong ones though. Being the parent of a VERY STRONG MINDED almost 17 yo boy, I can tell you that he would end up doing what he wanted to anyways. No one has the best interest of my child as much as me though.
" I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. " Mae West
AspenValley wrote: I don't think there is evidence there is more ADD/ADHD today than there ever was. However, the world we live in can make it more difficult to cope for someone whose brain is wired in this particular way. As someone commented on earlier in this thread, ADD/ADHD can be an advantage in some situations, a handicap in others.
Article stating rise in above, there are tons of them.
I was labled as an extreme underachiever. I got through Jr High, High School, and 3 years of College without ever cracking a book...They caught on to me in that 4th year though.
Vice Lord wrote: Well If I was your dad, i'd be begging doctors to give me something to shut you up. Just Kidding
I was going to respond to your post with the appropriate sniping, but after going to get coffee, reading two other message boards, working on my Technical design, and looking up the lyrics to “Never Gonna Give You Up,” I finally scrolled down enough to see the small text.
"Whatever you are, be a good one." ~ Abraham Lincoln
