[aruanan]

My pedetrician has just recommended that my 10 year old boy use Ritalin.

The issue of Attention Deficit Disorder

Can he watch an entire movie without losing interest? If so, he has no problem with his attention. He may not be interested in something that should be interesting. This isn't a problem of attention. On the other hand, he may have no interest in something that is objectively boring. In this case, he's just manifesting a normal reaction to boredom. His attention wanders.

[Old anti feminist]

For gods sake, quit trying your kid to measure up to your expectations! Give him a chance to manifest his own being! No matter how small it may be to you.This problem could be a sign of greatness if you have the patience to see this excess energy is a frantic search for him to reach you. Your child is a separate creation from God. He may be bored, but aren't we all? Let go and find the treasure.