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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While I think the glasses analogy is apprapos, my husband countered the diabetic argument to say that our child's ADD -- which he isn't really convinced of -- is not life threatening like diabetes. If you are philosophically opposed to medicating for ADD, which my spouse is in my child's case, medication is ``pathaologizing boyhood.''[/quote]

And not medicating is stigmatizing/labeling the child throughout childhood.

My son was the "bad kid" who no one wanted to partner with for class assignments because of his inability to maintain focus. This new year has brought with it such an incredible change to DS's social standing with his peers! He's no more or less popular, but the negative vibe is no longer there. The teachers don't have to constantly remind him to stay on task like last year. Oh my g-d, it's been such a relief!!

And, for what it's worth, I've significantly addressed concerns regarding the medication of boys of color in particular (many year ago) in academia and popular print. It's not like it was so much easier to come to for those of us who do medicate. It's a process for everyone. I didn't let my concerns get in the way of the treatment that was needed, and worked through this within a few months in order not to extend my child's suffering.

In the end, I'm pretty damned glad that I didn't take a hard line in my writing. :)  It's a reminder to aim for balance in my work.

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