Controversial Opinions: School & Education edition

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids diagnosed with ADHD don't have ADHD. Their true issue is that they just aren't very bright.

Also, future generations will look back at the ADHD and other stimulant meds given so freely to out children, and they will be amazed that we did not realize how tremendously harmful these drugs are. Sort of the way we look back at Victorians who used to dose up on laudanum, unaware of the terrible consequences to their health.

Yes

Somehow I doubt you both would be the kinds of people to be accepting of ADHD children without their medication.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids diagnosed with ADHD don't have ADHD. Their true issue is that they just aren't very bright.

Also, future generations will look back at the ADHD and other stimulant meds given so freely to out children, and they will be amazed that we did not realize how tremendously harmful these drugs are. Sort of the way we look back at Victorians who used to dose up on laudanum, unaware of the terrible consequences to their health.

Yes

Somehow I doubt you both would be the kinds of people to be accepting of ADHD children without their medication.

Maybe if the parents let them out of the house to play once in a while they wouldn't need medication

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids diagnosed with ADHD don't have ADHD. Their true issue is that they just aren't very bright.

Also, future generations will look back at the ADHD and other stimulant meds given so freely to out children, and they will be amazed that we did not realize how tremendously harmful these drugs are. Sort of the way we look back at Victorians who used to dose up on laudanum, unaware of the terrible consequences to their health.

Yes

Somehow I doubt you both would be the kinds of people to be accepting of ADHD children without their medication.

Maybe if the parents let them out of the house to play once in a while they wouldn't need medication

Do you spend your entire day outside? How about your husband? Should ADHD children be in different schools per your assessment? Do you have your children in nature preschool to high school programs? Should they all become foresters when they grow up?

Spending time outside alleviates stress just like it does with any person. ADHD children are not different in this regard and it might help them more than other children. It does not take away the underlying neurological condition of ADHD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The majority of kids diagnosed with ADHD don't have ADHD. Their true issue is that they just aren't very bright.

Also, future generations will look back at the ADHD and other stimulant meds given so freely to out children, and they will be amazed that we did not realize how tremendously harmful these drugs are. Sort of the way we look back at Victorians who used to dose up on laudanum, unaware of the terrible consequences to their health.

Yes

Somehow I doubt you both would be the kinds of people to be accepting of ADHD children without their medication.

Maybe if the parents let them out of the house to play once in a while they wouldn't need medication

Do you spend your entire day outside? How about your husband? Should ADHD children be in different schools per your assessment? Do you have your children in nature preschool to high school programs? Should they all become foresters when they grow up?

Spending time outside alleviates stress just like it does with any person. ADHD children are not different in this regard and it might help them more than other children. It does not take away the underlying neurological condition of ADHD.

Worldwide, the incidence of ADHD is 3-5%. In some regions of the US, it is greater than 20%. Yes, spending time outside might "cure" a number of diagnosed children.

[Anonymous]

More kids in the US have ADHD diagnosos in this country because it is covered by insurance and through IEPs. Other countries cover other learnir disabilities better. We know kids with dyslexia who have ADHD diagnosis so they can receive better support. There is no research that says outdoor activities will cure ADHD or autism.

Anyway, are you advocating for more outdoor learning in schools? Is that you controversial opinion?

[Anonymous]

It's amazing how many people think they are experts on education because they went to school.

[Anonymous]

Gifted children aren't better behaved than non gifted kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disruptive kids should not be in the same classroom as kids who are able to behave in the classroom. I don't care what the reason is...if you are disruptive you need to find an alternative classroom.

+1

+2

all fun and games until your kid gets kicked out of a classroom and apparently sent to some other alternative classroom that is...where? Who's funding it? and also I guess free and appropriate public education is not important to anyone on this board

[Anonymous]

Children from military families are often the least behaved.

[Anonymous]

Oftentimes children from FS families behave worse than military dependents. Coupling a strong sense of entitlement with displacement can lead to problem children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oftentimes children from FS families behave worse than military dependents. Coupling a strong sense of entitlement with displacement can lead to problem children.

FS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Children from military families are often the least behaved.

No. No better, no worse. I've taught more military kids than most people. Like all other children, some behave better than others. Certainly, though, there are different challenges when dad or mom is deployed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:More kids in the US have ADHD diagnosos in this country because it is covered by insurance and through IEPs. Other countries cover other learnir disabilities better. We know kids with dyslexia who have ADHD diagnosis so they can receive better support. There is no research that says outdoor activities will cure ADHD or autism.

Anyway, are you advocating for more outdoor learning in schools? Is that you controversial opinion?

Give it a rest with the learning and development and constant "enrichment" for gods sake.

Let the energetic kids outside for a decent amount of time each day and let them play how they want to. Notice the word play there - no teachers or psychologists involved.

My DS could and does spend hours outside when he can. No medications

Let children be children

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More kids in the US have ADHD diagnosos in this country because it is covered by insurance and through IEPs. Other countries cover other learnir disabilities better. We know kids with dyslexia who have ADHD diagnosis so they can receive better support. There is no research that says outdoor activities will cure ADHD or autism.

Anyway, are you advocating for more outdoor learning in schools? Is that you controversial opinion?

Give it a rest with the learning and development and constant "enrichment" for gods sake.

Let the energetic kids outside for a decent amount of time each day and let them play how they want to. Notice the word play there - no teachers or psychologists involved.

My DS could and does spend hours outside when he can. No medications

Let children be children

I teach in an elementary school. We have two 20 minute recess blocks. Both are unstructured.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More kids in the US have ADHD diagnosos in this country because it is covered by insurance and through IEPs. Other countries cover other learnir disabilities better. We know kids with dyslexia who have ADHD diagnosis so they can receive better support. There is no research that says outdoor activities will cure ADHD or autism.

Anyway, are you advocating for more outdoor learning in schools? Is that you controversial opinion?

Give it a rest with the learning and development and constant "enrichment" for gods sake.

Let the energetic kids outside for a decent amount of time each day and let them play how they want to. Notice the word play there - no teachers or psychologists involved.

My DS could and does spend hours outside when he can. No medications

Let children be children

I teach in an elementary school. We have two 20 minute recess blocks. Both are unstructured.

OH MY GOD A WHOLE 20 MINUTES