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Originally Posted by AAAAA
It is also SO important that children have limits and boundaries as well. Our son’s ADHD was never ever an excuse for bad behavior or poor manners. It is so frustrating to see parents just throw their hands up and say “there’s nothing we can do, he/she has ADHD.”
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My 9 year old has ADHD and on occasion has tried to blame her poor choices on the adhd. I point out to her that though she has adhd, she is choosing the behaviors. I frequently remind her that she needs to make good choices.
That said, she is on and has been on medication for a while. We tried other things, but they didn't work. We are increasing her meds now because she has grown a lot since her last increase and it just isn't working as well.
I am also working with her teachers because she's having a hard time getting work done. Today, her teacher had her stand at a taller desk to do her work, and she was able to get it done.
Long story to basically say that I agree that meds are being over prescribed, but in some instances, they are needed.