[Jedidah]

Yep.

I have two sons who were both diagnosed in childhood by competent professionals as having ADHD. I accept the diagnosis.

I also believe that part of the problem was that highly intelligent and creative boys in an ultra-structured classroom are a pain in the you-know-what.

They were never put on meds. I wouldn’t allow it.

They were taught, day-by-day, what acceptable behavior was, what consequences were for improper behavior, and that they could wait to channel their creativity and energy in places outside the classroom.

Was it tough? You bet.

Today, both have advanced engineering degrees. They’re bright, fun, successful adults.

And they will always be square pegs fitting into a round-hole world.

[najida]

Most folks don’t get that the majority of ADD/ADHD kids can be helped without being medicated. Some need the meds, but even then, they’re weaned off. The best treatment is like what you did...it’s hard work but knowing the whys of the behaviors makes all the difference.

I do know of a few adults who are still on meds, but that’s rare.

[TalonDJ]

I am sure I would have been diagnosed with it if anyone had thought to. My questioning of it’s ‘reality’ is questing that it is a disorder. I don’t think it is. I think it is just a certain type of personality and needs a certain type of approach to teaching and parenting. I do however think lack of discipline can induce something that looks similar but isn’t the same. I have known far to many people who’s kids were spoiled brats that were called ADHD or anyone of a bunch of other things. So I tend to scoff when I hear about it even though I know there is a real thing there. So I think ADHD is fake because I think it is too common to be a ‘disorder’. Not the same as denying some people think differently.

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