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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because he is getting distracted by other things (actions, thoughts) preventing him from completing the tasks.

"It isn’t that children with ADD/ADHD can’t pay attention: when they’re doing things they enjoy or hearing about topics in which they’re interested, they have no trouble focusing and staying on task. But when the task is repetitive or boring, they quickly tune out."[/quote]

Well, then hell, I'm a 40 year old woman who has undiagnosed ADD.  [/quote]

Ha. Actually, I can tell you that my mother and 2 of my 3 uncles are completely ADD - but untreated or diagnosed and untreated. It has had a terrible impact on their lives.

More info:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm

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My life is actually pretty awesome but, if you bore me, you get nothing from me.  Case closed.  :)

As for my son and OP's son, it could be something like that but I'd like to see if it's something he grows out of.  Maturity changes so much.  Plus, even though it takes him forever to get prepped for a soccer game, he always wants to be there and early.  So, we just get him moving towards his uniform first thing in the morning![/quote]

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