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re: my beef with adhd kids
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:25 am to AllemanWC
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:25 am to AllemanWC
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You hit the nail on the head with the "lazy" description. I graduated HS 23 years ago and no one + or - 5 years of my age took any meds like this because parenting was the medication. Parents are too lazy to parent and just slam some meds down their childs throat. It calms them down and makes for less time for them to parent and rear their children. It's how things have evolved over the years and it's sad to see these kids loose their identities because of the zombie meds.
Back in my day...
Always a stupid argument. I agree as a country we are too lax on putting pills in children to control moods. That being said, medication has incredibly helped us a society in other facets, why is this a completely different situation?
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Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:16 am to Jcorye1
Definitely helped me, but I only take it when I need it, and only take what I need.
Ex: My ACT reading score went from a 17 to a 32 just by taking Adderall before the test. Overall grade went from a 24 to a 33, so I'd say it helps
Ex: My ACT reading score went from a 17 to a 32 just by taking Adderall before the test. Overall grade went from a 24 to a 33, so I'd say it helps
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:29 am to Sir Drinksalot
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Is he not scared of reprocussions at home for acting up in school?
Teachers can only discipline to a certain point. If you are not reinforcing at home he won't give a shite.
What would you recommend as a form of punishment for an 8 year old boy that that acts up at school and home and has literally has had every form of punishment imaginable?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:32 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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I have a step son diagnosed with ADHD. I came into his life at 2 and have been a part of the struggle. His mom is a nurse and as most people in the medical field they think there is a pill for everything, and I am the exact opposite. We had many arguments as he advanced in school. Bad grades, discipline marks for not paying attention, talking out of turn, cant keep still in line ( never disrespectful or bad). The kid did not have a discipline problem, he had self control issues. His mind ran way faster than class and he would lose focus. Not to mention the anxiety he would have at test time that would bring him to tears. Basic homework on things he knows would last all night and end with him and his mother in tears and this was just first and second grade.
We tried the different medications and dosage levels trying to get it right. We are now in fifth grade and he takes a pill in the morning and one at night. He still is very active but has no conduct issues and his grades are awesome. No more issues with homework as long as he does it as soon as he gets home. On weekends we don't medicate him and let him run wild.
Im against medicating for the most part but if this allows him to be successful in school ( no matter if I agree with teaching methods) then im all for it. Also, his self esteem is great now that he isn't the one always being called out in class and makes good grades.
This is my life exactly right now.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:34 am to dafuqusay
its too politically incorrect to identify faster kids and place them in a different setting.
No, instead you should beat them for learning too fast.
No, instead you should beat them for learning too fast.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:41 am to BigEdLSU
Parents get a disability check when kid is diagnosed Adhd. That and Meds to comatose kid. Win win for trash
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:43 am to BigEdLSU
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There is nothing wrong with active, impulsive, intelligent children.
Let's medicate the dumb ones instead. In reality, you were probably on too large of a dose.
Or get your kid a script and send it my way.. that shite is awesome
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:45 am to CorkSoaker
I was just about to post that my brother in law gets them for his kids. Almost 1 g a month per kid.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 11:46 am
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:46 am to BigEdLSU
Ed, are you saying that every kid that has ADHD is a faster learner than other kids? or just yours?
Who said anything about beating them for learning too fast?
Who said anything about beating them for learning too fast?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:48 am to dafuqusay
It was tongue in cheek. Not all, but I would say most true add cases are just active, advanced kids.
To me, the entire premise of what add claims to be is a lie. There is no such thing.
There are only different kinds of kids, and Thats all. Not trying to make this a smarter/slower debate.
To me, the entire premise of what add claims to be is a lie. There is no such thing.
There are only different kinds of kids, and Thats all. Not trying to make this a smarter/slower debate.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 11:49 am
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:48 am to BigEdLSU
I hate this board. It tells me shite I'm better off not knowing.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:52 am to BigEdLSU
Someone earlier in the thread articulated my feelings on the subject very well. Only in recent human history has the culture of this country wanted to make all of the children orderly cubicle dwellers.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:54 am to BigEdLSU
I think at least 50% of my friends have been tested for - and diagnosed - with ADHD. All 3 of my brothers did it, but I didn't. I'm sure if I went in to the doctor's office and let them run a series of personality tests on me, I'd have ADHD and/or some kind of personality disorder. They are all so common.
But I know who I am. I know my personality and any problems I face can be managed without medication.
But I know who I am. I know my personality and any problems I face can be managed without medication.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 11:59 am to BigEdLSU
You strike me as one of those types who believes it's possible beat the queer out of gay people
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:03 pm to DrunkerThanThou
Nah man, I pray for them. Who am I to judge them? I can tell you I do not agree with thier lifestyle choices and all that stuff, but I have a plank sticking out of my eye, who am I to worry about thier splinter?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:05 pm to BigEdLSU
Using that same logic why do you care if some people take a pill which helps them more effectively manage their lives?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:06 pm to DrunkerThanThou
Because modern culture and society needs to be exposed. 
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:07 pm to DrunkerThanThou
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why do you care if some people take a pill which helps them more effectively manage their lives?
Because now it is HIS kid, and he doesn't want them labeled..
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:10 pm to Sir Drinksalot
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It's a completely understandable situation.
While understandable, not having a curriculum that pushes the best and brightest does a disservice to those that have the potential to contribute the most to society. I believe the honors class split should occur earlier than in middle school. Maybe 4th grade or so.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 12:12 pm to BigEdLSU
Yup, you're just trolling
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