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<blockquote data-quote="muttmeister" data-source="post: 485512" data-attributes="member: 135"><p>I know for a fact that there are doctors out there who are too quick to prescribe medications. I also know for a fact there are parents out there who want their kids medicated. I know for a fact there are schools who would rather have kids medicated than have to deal with their problems. But I also believe, firmly, that those are the minority.</p><p></p><p>We here on this board have kids who, in many cases, are not "normal." They have issues most kids don't have to deal with and we, as their parents, have issues that many parents can't understand. We tend to come at this from a slightly different perspective. If you have a child who is merely acting out, the idea of giving that child medications is foolish. But if you have a child who is psychotic or has any other serious issue, giving that child medications may be the only chance you have of giving that child and yourself a chance at a halfway normal life.</p><p></p><p>As several of you have said, the problem lies in getting a real diagnosis. Doctors who deal with these issues in children are few and far between and good ones are even harder to find. That leaves a lot of us wandering in the wilderness. Painting ALL children with a wide brush does them all a disservice. It seems to me one of the problems in this is that we all want easy answers. THere are those who feel that kids are overmedicated and that little kids shouldn't be given medications - period. There are others who feel that medications are a kind of panacea and that they should be used extensively. As with most things, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.</p><p></p><p>I have to admit to not being a fan of medicating kids. THere are long term side effects that are not always understood. Sometimes medications can mask a problem that should be addressed. But for some kids, they are a godsend. My own son (now 27) was a raving lunatic until he found the right medications. My grandson was in danger of being expelled from kindergarten until he was put on a low dose of what seems to be the right medications - now he is doing well. Is that the answer for everybody? Of course not, but it is hard to argue with success.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="muttmeister, post: 485512, member: 135"] I know for a fact that there are doctors out there who are too quick to prescribe medications. I also know for a fact there are parents out there who want their kids medicated. I know for a fact there are schools who would rather have kids medicated than have to deal with their problems. But I also believe, firmly, that those are the minority. We here on this board have kids who, in many cases, are not "normal." They have issues most kids don't have to deal with and we, as their parents, have issues that many parents can't understand. We tend to come at this from a slightly different perspective. If you have a child who is merely acting out, the idea of giving that child medications is foolish. But if you have a child who is psychotic or has any other serious issue, giving that child medications may be the only chance you have of giving that child and yourself a chance at a halfway normal life. As several of you have said, the problem lies in getting a real diagnosis. Doctors who deal with these issues in children are few and far between and good ones are even harder to find. That leaves a lot of us wandering in the wilderness. Painting ALL children with a wide brush does them all a disservice. It seems to me one of the problems in this is that we all want easy answers. THere are those who feel that kids are overmedicated and that little kids shouldn't be given medications - period. There are others who feel that medications are a kind of panacea and that they should be used extensively. As with most things, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. I have to admit to not being a fan of medicating kids. THere are long term side effects that are not always understood. Sometimes medications can mask a problem that should be addressed. But for some kids, they are a godsend. My own son (now 27) was a raving lunatic until he found the right medications. My grandson was in danger of being expelled from kindergarten until he was put on a low dose of what seems to be the right medications - now he is doing well. Is that the answer for everybody? Of course not, but it is hard to argue with success. [/QUOTE]
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