[Nomorjer Kinov]

I didn't want my child labeled as ADD or ADHD, but his teacher continued complaining of restlesness in my 4th grader. We relented and took my son to an appropriate doctor who discovered he is ADHD - little boys' disease.

We decided to experiment on the school system. We reported the diagnosis and informed them that he would be taking his medication at home before school each day. Of course we did not medicate him. Soon the notes from school were glowing of improved attention and performance. There was no change in his exam scores but the grades for behavior escalated!

Apparently, a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD in students works wonders for the behavior of grade school teachers. The added benefit of this silly experiment is that my son now has extra time to complete his tests. I understand that when he sits for his SAT's he will also receive extra time to complete that important timed test as well.

I encourage all Freepers to have their young children tested for ADD or ADHD to take advantage of the untold benefits of placating looney left wingery.

[RavenATB]

"I encourage all Freepers to have their young children tested for ADD or ADHD to take advantage of the untold benefits of placating looney left wingery."

In many cases behavior problems that would lead someone to consider ADD/ADHD can be controlled by adjusting diet. The first thing I would do if I had a parent even suggest such an issue is to cut way back on my child's sugar intake.