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denstevens805: 10 months ago

My 8 year old son is very smart but cannot seem to stay focused in classroom it is a problem for his teachers what can i do

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waterboiler1: 10 months ago via iPhone

This is coming from someone who has ADD......

I was very difficult for teachers as a child. It got to a point where they would call my name over and over and I still would have my focus elsewhere. My doctor gave me a prescription for adderall. Now that I am 22 years old, and no longer take adderall, I realize that I can't really remember being a child. It's all a blur. Also, my mind had made me feel like I couldn't do anything unless I took a pill. But I mentally trained myself to stay focused. If someone would have just spent time to work with me, it all would have been different. I just think that medicating a child to pay attention is ridiculous. If you or someone else will help him, he can train his mind to focus instead of train it to depend on a pill. I hope this is helpful in someway!!!

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bentheredunthat: 10 months ago

Thank you for saying what so many have felt for years, about kids being drugged, but couldn't prove. It makes me sick, controlling kids with medication. Yeah, you're right - where did their childhood go? I hope you find a way to still have some fun. You're never too old to play. :)

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denstevens805: 10 months ago

both very honest and helpful answers thanks so much

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xXBaByDoLLXx: 10 months ago via iPhone

Thank you so much... I have a 5 year old who has ADHD, and I think that is too young to be taking medication on a daily basis, your answer really help me!

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bentheredunthat: 10 months ago

Agree, good answer & good that you're cautious, esp at such an early age. Some of these drugs have not been fully tested or on the market long enough to know the long term effects into adulthood. Children's minds & bodies grow very quickly in early childhood. How many parents really understand what development these chemicals may be inhibiting? Only what the drug companies & doctors want you to know, honestly.

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waterboiler1: 10 months ago via iPhone

Thanks guys! I'm glad I helped someone :)))

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tsdiggs78: 10 months ago

id take him to the dr he may have ADD or ADHD its good to just check

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ndp7: 10 months ago

Couldn't answer myself due to limit, but thats what I was thinkin; ADD

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belt1209: 10 months ago | Last edited at 3:25PM on 8/28/2012

Take him to his pediatrician a lot of schools and doctors advocate giving ur kid "medicine" for their hyperness does he do any kind of sports or iphysical activity? my husband was really hyper and couldn't sit still until he played soccer basketball to the point where it made him calm

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catcreech98: 10 months ago

talk to his teachers and call an isp meeting if that doesnt work than he might have adhd you can get some medicine for it it works for my brother we do both

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DirectionerForever98: 10 months ago

If I were you, I would take him to a specialist who specializes in neurological disorders. It could be a number of things. It could be ADD (attention deficit disorder) or it could be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), it could be autism. It could also be bipolar disorder. You never know until you get him tested.

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bentheredunthat: 10 months ago | Last edited at 3:34PM on 8/28/2012

He's an 8 year old boy. Children this age, esp little boys, are full of energy, imagination & adventure. Before you fall for having him medicated, as many teachers suggest, remember - this is normal behavior. He's just a kid. A little boy. Teachers & schools today no longer have time & patience to tolerate childhood antics. Too many want kids doped up so they can keep them in line & under control. Drugging him could lead to bigger issues down the road. Depression or feeling "unwell" or just "not right". Consider tutoring, or extra classes to stimulate his mind, or sports, so he can get things out of his system. Only if a doctor confirms autism or some serious mental illness should you consider medical therapy.

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Sweeterthantea: 10 months ago via Android

true

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denstevens805: 10 months ago via Android

Thankyou very much

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bentheredunthat: 10 months ago

Thanks, & honestly, by today's standards, Ralphie, from "A Christmas Story" would be on ADD/ADHD, whatever, medication. Just try to imagine that...

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FirstBorn1: 10 months ago via iPhone

Great answer! Greenie! :)

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Deaniebug: 10 months ago via iPhone

I always wonder why people act so fast to give that medicine Be sure that they need it. Once taken, the person cannot go into the military , or fly a plane. Cannot work in the govt. at all.