[luckystarmom]

All of the kids that I know that are medicated are from 2 parent homes. I think that a lot are from families where both parents work. I think the parents don't want to deal with the problems.

I have a daughter with brain damage, and my son has a tic disorder. It takes a lot of time and energy to deal with them. However, I'm not working, so I have the time (not always the energy).

I'm actually kind of glad my son has the tic disorder because you don't put kids with a tic disorder on Ritalin. It either makes tics worse or brings out tics in some kids.

[Zipporah]

One question re your son.. was he ever on meds?? There is evidence that some of the behavior drugs are implicated in Tourettes syndrome..