More than 10,000 American toddlers of 2 or 3 years old are being medicated for attention deficit hyperactive disorder outside established pediatric guidelines. (NYT 2014)

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[–]Brewdabier 6 insightful - 3 fun6 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

Here's where I'm an expert on the subject, my nephew around 5 YO was IMO a normal boy doing normal things. My sister took him to a doctor with complaints (no idea) and he was perscribed reddilin. First time I saw him he seemed spaced out and my sister told me what she did.

One day I come by and she jokeingly explained he had been sleeping for two days straight and not to wake him, this was back in 1980 +- and sence then he's been in and out of prison, tested by professionals and has the mentality of a 5 YO. I last saw him in 1991 and he has not been seen again, Parant's seek medical help for there kids because they cant handel them, It's easier to medicate than be a good parent

[–]Smarterthanlastweek2 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Agree. Sorry about your nephew. Who the hell lets a child sleep for 2 days?!

[–]Brewdabier 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Who the hell lets a child sleep for 2 days

My worthless sister, little boys are full of energy and she wanted a vegetable I guess. I know she treated her other two kids far better.