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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because there are other options doctors refuse to try first.

I also refused to take medication for an issue I was having, did the research and changed my diet and my 2 year medical condition was resolved. I talked to the doctor about it and he said, "Most people are not that disciplined so I don't suggest it."

How about this ... suggest it, and let the patient decide.

Also, my son has a 3.3 GPA, he is happy, he is healthy, he is on 2 Varsity sports (as a Freshman) and volunteers with the Special Olympics. Why would I give him drugs?[/quote]

Because think of how much better he would be if be weren't limited by his condition. If your son was missing a leg, would you let him crawl around without crutches and then ask why should you give him crutches?[/quote]

Do you understand that for some kids -- many, in fact -- this kind of GPA is really good, and that not everyone is cut out to be a 4.0 student? Posts like this reinforce the idea that some parents medicate their kids to give them an edge in performance. [/quote]

That's like saying, for some people 50/50 vision is really good, and not everyone deserves to have 20/20 vision. Do you believe that?[/quote]

This response is actually funny to me. It is my son that has the 3.3 GPA. The doctor agreed that there would be no reason to give drugs... he laughed when we were relieved because in this area he is happy to find a parent that is happy with a 3.3 GPA. Yes, I know my son could score higher on his GPA if I gave him drugs, or he should if you look at his IQ.

So, actually, to the PP that would give drugs to her child to get a higher GPA, from my doctors experience, you are in the majority... even if he did not recommend it.

To answer you analogy....   would I let him crawl... maybe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSayMXTaQY8

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