Well another week is almost over. It is Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Most people are getting ready to spend time with family. There are plans of picnicing and swimming to escape the insufferable heat that has surrounded us as of late. I am one of those people who have such plans. I will be going away for the weekend to see a sister I have not seen in two and a half years. But before I go I am getting what I can done for school so I can spend the weekend relaxing and enjoying the family and friends whose company I will enjoy for such a short time.
I want to touch on the topic of my paper. The one idea I have is to do it on treating children with adhd. This topic hits home for me because my son has this disorder. I myself had to undergo alot of scrutiny when he was first diagnosed and I decided to put him on medication. I believe that it is personal choice and that everyone does things differently. As I told the friends and family who opposed to this choice, they do not live my life and they do not know the entire situation. They were not the ones who were worried their child was going to hurt themselves or their other children. Our situation and home life were not ideal at that time so I felt I handled it the best way for us. I personally do not condemn anyone who medicates their child nor do I condemn anyone who does not. It is a personal choice. Sorry...I get all fired up about this subject. I am going to go for now.
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Hey Jess. This topic can be very frustrating. I know people who don't medicate their children and life just sucks for everyone including the child. I agree that it is the parents choice. I think that you do what you have to do. The other thing is that I have found that a child with ADHD has learning issues unless you can find a way to slow them down. The problem I have is sometimes they give them to much medication and the poor kid becomes a zombie. Don't worry you are the Mom. Good luck with your child and your paper.
ReplyDeleteI think your are completely right, every mother has to do what she think is right for their own child, no one else can make that decision for you. You and your child are the ones that have to live with outcomes of if you do or do not medicaate your child. Like Teri said, medication sometimes really is the key to help keep your child focused in the classroom. So I wish you nothing but the best with your college education and your son.
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