Add, Adhd ?

Question

Do you think ADD, ADHD, and similar disorders are ( in most cases ) NOT ALL,
That they are a medical crutch for bad parenting?
( I understand there are SOME people than NEED this medication )
There are many that I believe do NOT!

Answer 1

As a teacher there are some students who really need it. The majority of them do not. Most of them need to be told when it is an when it is not appropriate to do something. I have one student that all I have to do is tell him to sit in his seat and focus on the task and he is fine. I never had a problem. We just had a conference with his mom and she says she recently took him to the doctor and was prescribed something for his ADD. I flat out told her that he has never been an issue for me, I simply have to remind him from time to time that he needs to be working and not waling around talking and disturbing other students. the thing is that he is an average, 17 year old boy who would rather be watching t.v. or playing video games. Parents and teachers want students to be quiet and cooperate, often they forget that, that isn't always that easy. My goal as a teacher is for students to learn not to babysit and a lot of teachers forget this. They call mom and dad and tell them that their kid is being a distraction and that they need to get him or her on meds. It is simply a quick fix for many people.

Answer 2

I think in some cases it may be a medical crutch for bad parenting. But by saying that it is you scare away those people who might have a real problem. I work with kids and I have seen all kinds of ADD ADHD and kids who are medicated but might not need to. It easy to say that it is bad parenting when you are a spectator, you can't see everything by witnessing a few child parent interactions. What is considered bad parenting is most cases (not all) is an opinion, and unless you know the parents and the children well its not really anyones place judge.

Answer 3

I don't think so...for some children, although their ADD or ADHD is not that bad perhaps, but still gives them trouble in school and etc. I have moderate ADD, but I'm not medicated, but only because I'm pretty smart and can funtion and make good grades in school without it. (I'm 16)
Also, even mild and moderate ADHD can cause behavioral problems, which would be most likely unpunishable, because honestly, the child can't help it, which can cause problems between siblings, and make other people believe that their parents have no parenting skills.

So no, I don't believe it's a crutch. There have been many times that I wish I was medicated, but I realize that it's not good to rely on medicine if it's not necessary. If my grades began to fall, you can bet I'd be on it in a second.

Answer 4

I am an adult with ADHD and I am a psychologist that evaluates and tests ADHD. Psychological research indicates that these conditions are underdiagnosed. In my experience I have seen a number of children on medications for ADD symptoms when they were really suffering from a mood disorder that mimics ADD symptoms. There are many pitiful parents out there who would rather put their kid on a pill rather than deal with them appropriately, but I can also say that parents sometimes get a bad rap because many ADHD individuals are out of control. Sometimes the only way you can control them during an outburst is with physical restraint. ADHD and behavioral problems go hand in hand, and for parents to adequately parent there children it takes approximately 3 times more energy than it would to take care of 1 "normal child." Many times you can tell if a child is not really ADHD because of repeated failures and serious side effects when prescribed ADHD medications. When I conduct testing I look at other disorders in additon to ADHD symptoms when trying to make a diagnosis. No testing instrument is perfect and you can't diagnose on tests alone, but they can be a helpful adjunct. When working with parents I often suggest that they work with a counselor who can teach them parenting skills specific to chidren with behavioral problems, otherwise if you point your finger at the parent they often refuse to come back.

Answer 5

It's not bunk. Wish it was. I suffered terribly when I was young, ad even though I am 44, I still have signs of it, nothing terrible though. I have put myself into a profession where don't ever have to sit for hours and hours. I am a teacher in Mexico that goes from business to business giving classes. I never have to stay put for more than an hour or so. I would get too any=tsy if I did have to. Last year, I taught primary school, and had several kids in one group with ADHD. I saw how they suffered because they were so hyper, not just because they couldn't sit still but because they were outcasts from the group for their bahavior. it brought back a lot of memories (not so good ones). In short, yes it's real. These kids have no real control over their actions at times, then when they calm down, they feel remorse. It's not bad parenting, I can assure you. If it were only that simple.

Answer 6

per chance you're proper in that that is overdiagnosed. a cutting-edge article contained in the long island cases reported that the drug market had finished a marvellous interest in promoting ADHD. medical doctors paid as professionals who gave gleaming comments of the drugs used for ADHD etc. that is extremely a watch opener that article. i will properly have self assurance your tale about the girl on Ritalin. those drugs are addictive and performance some nasty unfavorable consequences like dropping urge for nutrition, insomnia and far of different issues. a a lot safer wager should be to apply a organic clinical care.

Answer 7

I believe it is a scam by the medical field in partnership with the drug manufacturers to make up a non-existent condition that they can treat with prescriptions for pharmaceuticals that help doctors and drug companies make tons of cash off of the patients' health insurance. As far as bad parenting goes, I think that may be used as a mediacl crutch in some instances as well.

Answer 8

i think it can be. but i've also been hearing a lot about it being an evolutionary step for humans (the add/adhd) and they call the children "indigo children". it's interesting... i'll post a couple links..

Answer 9

there are many parents that say "oh my kids talks a lot" the doc. says they have ADD, it sucks. some doctors are very un proffesional

Answer 10

Yes, yes, and more yes!
I've studied with one PhD and worked with another in speical ed who quoted ridiculously high numbers of misdiagnoses.
The "good docs" are too afraid to lose your precious medical insurance, so they can't tell you that you suck.
Not you, of course. the general you.