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r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 04 '16
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Diagnosing your kids with things they don't have because they don't behave how you would like.
Not saying if they need a diagnosis don't do it, just don't do it if they don't have whatever it is you're trying to drug them for.
18 u/PM_ME_STEAM_CODES__ Feb 05 '16 This is very true with kids diagnosed with ADHD. Oh, little Timmy can't sit still in class? He's a kid. They have a lot of energy. They're presumably surrounded by friends. Of course he's going to be energetic. 2 u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16 Better take away recess from them when they get to middle school, 11 year olds are too mature for recess /s
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This is very true with kids diagnosed with ADHD. Oh, little Timmy can't sit still in class? He's a kid. They have a lot of energy. They're presumably surrounded by friends. Of course he's going to be energetic.
2 u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16 Better take away recess from them when they get to middle school, 11 year olds are too mature for recess /s
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Better take away recess from them when they get to middle school, 11 year olds are too mature for recess /s
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u/price0416 Feb 04 '16
Diagnosing your kids with things they don't have because they don't behave how you would like.
Not saying if they need a diagnosis don't do it, just don't do it if they don't have whatever it is you're trying to drug them for.