I also have a son who was treated with ritalin. He was diagnosed at 3 & luckily the doctor wouldn’t prescribe anything until after the age of 6. Once he started taking the ritalin, he was able to concentrate & focus. I agree that the teachers weren’t interested in helping (I brought many books in specifically for teachers, but they weren’t interested). I’m happy to report that my now 19 year old is 6 foot 3 (yes he defied the stunted growth thing) is working a full time job, and looks forward to going to college. I don’t think it’s for everyone, but ritalin helped in our case & my son graduated with exceptional grades. He’s a healthy, well adjusted, bible believing teen & I couldn’t be prouder.
Thanks for your support. I would also hasten to add that we have had success with Ritalin in our family. We know our kids and we know they needed the help. However, I do agree wholeheartedly that Ritalin is being used on healthy kids these days to try to keep classrooms in order. We knew that if we had gone the traditional school route, some of our kids would have been on drugs from day one.
I’m so happy and inspired to hear how your son turned out. I hope my 8-year-old comes around as well. The Ritalin is helping, but a day doesn’t go by that I don’t wonder about how his life is going to turn out.
I too love sponge bob! Hey, good for you. I have a similar stoy. But, my son got himself off the meds. I think they change the brain after a time. Because he does quite well.