Children with ADHD
There is a perplexing state of affairs in today's society, there
lies a strong correlation between the affluence of a society and
the amount of disease that is present. There is also another
correlation that troubles many a people and that is with
affluence comes disease at an Earlier age.
Working with children and the parents of these children I often
get asked the question, 'Why are Children with ADHD on the
increase?'
The answer as you shall find is one that is both interesting and
challenging.
Children of today are really no more different from the children
of yesterday in terms of genetic makeup. However, if you examine
the issue more closely you will tend to find that many children
today have been given labels. For example, 'Oh, those are
children with ADHD' or 'Those are the children who can't sit
still.' Or 'That is the kid that always gets into trouble.'
These labels are not only destructive but also become a self
fulfilling prophecy as it is repeated adnauseum.
So as a 21st century parent or a parent with a child with ADHD
or a parent with children with ADHD, what knowledge framework do
you need to equip yourself with to ensure your children live out
their true potential?
Here is a quick reference list for thinking about ADHD