Would you give your children drugs to keep them calm in school?

Question

Isn't that a sad state to put a child in who doesn't necessarily have attention deficit syndrome but just might be

naturally active and curious and wants to learn in other ways, like being outside.

Answer 1

I absolutely, categorically would not give my or any child drugs to keep quiet in school , especially if that child is a boy.  I think it is absolutely appalling tat bad teachers now use drugs as a teaching aid. I would tend to get more involved with your child's school and demand that teachers get the support they need to give our children what they need to learn. In essence what we need is more creative spaces where all children enjoy learning,not more medicalisation of our children!!

Answer 2

Of course not.  Neither would any other parent.

That's not to say that if I had a child with a disability who needed medication in order to live a full, productive, and happy life that I would deny them that medication.  Most rambunctious kids don't need medication and shouldn't have it.  That doesn't mean that for some kids it's not a lifesaver.  Some kids do in fact have ADHD.  Though it may be overdiagnosed and kids may be overmedicated, there are some kids who are correctly diagnosed and able to live far better and happier lives with mediation than without.

Answer 3

Well, let's define what we mean by "calm."

For schools, it means that all the kids behave in a manner that is most convenient for the teacher and the system.

In other words, that we raise a generation of robots.

You put your finger on the problem.  Kids ARE naturally active, curious, and want to learn in the ways that best suit them as individuals.  Unfortunately, schools are not set up to support this kind of learning.  This is one reason why over 2 million children in this country are now being homeschooled.

Answer 4

**** no are you crazy???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Even though I'm a kid I would NEVER do that to our kids when me & Ryan (don't ask) have 2 kids

Answer 6

no but people think its the best thing to do.  a kid over acts and its oh! they need to be on drugs i think its stupid yeah some kids need it but it seem now they're giving to all kids that act up

Answer 7

NOPE!!!  I agree, some parents are just forcing a label on their kids to get them meds because they can't control them.  I say less ritalin and more discipline!!