Attention Disorder

In “Attention Disorder or Not, Pills to Help in School,” Alan Schwarz explains that A.D.H.D (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is just “an excuse”. The article includes quotes from Dr. Anderson.  Dr. Anderson says, “We’ve decided as a society that it’s too expensive to change the kid’s environment. So we have to change the kid.” He also calls the disorder “made up” to prescribe pills to treat children’s true problems which is poor academic performances in inadequate schools. He thinks this because the children he sees with academic problems are mismatched with their environment. He says this because he thinks their families can’t afford tutoring or family counseling. Some experts reported that the drugs have side effects which include growth suppression, increased blood pressure, and sometimes psychotic episodes. In 2007, 9.5 percent of 4-17 years old Americans had this disorder. The Drug Enforcement Administration calls the medications as “Schedule II Controlled Substances” because they are addictive. Dr. William Graf (a pediatrician and a child neurologist) said that families should choose whether the drug Adderall can benefit their child. I also think that it’s an excuse and I don’t think there a thing as A.D.H.D. I think it’s just the kids and their behavior and how they carry themselves. Kids have so much energy in the day so I think that why they act like that. I don’t think that girls are as hyperactive as boys. Boys have more energy than girls. Therefor they should do activities such as football, soccer, basketball, etc. So when they could use all there energy and by the time the days over there tired.