Teachers prescribing medicine, for kids with A.D.D. |
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 Dec 20 2004, 11:57 PM
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Okay, I've heard there's this new law in some states saying that if a teacher suspects a kid of having A.D.D., then he/she can send the student to take a psychological test. If the test shows that the kid has ADD, then the teacher can prescribe medicine and force the child to take it. This doesn't even require informing the parents. If the student or his/her family doesn't comply, the student will be suspended.
Personally, I think this is completely wrong. There are a number of things that could happen with this: a. the child's family might not be able to buy the medicine because of a lack of money b. the child might not be able to sucessfully transfer into another school if suspended, ending up stuck at home and growing dumber each day  c. the child might not even have ADD at all but will be forced to take the medicine, which could result in negative effects. Also, a teacher is not a doctor; their field of expertise is teaching, not healing. Prescribing medicine and healing diseases is not their job. What are your thoughts on this? |
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Dec 21 2004, 12:15 AM
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 livin up to the name. Group: Member Posts: 1,594 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,539 |
i think that should never happen. its up to the child and his/her parents if they want to take the medicine..
and not INFORMING the parents about the making the kid take the pills is WRONG.. even the test.. the parents should be told if the child was even 'recommended' to take a test and you cant be suspended for not taking medicine a teacher told you to take. its stupid a teacher IS NOT someone/a student's parent and who pays for the medication? id so boycott that law if it ever came here. its not right |
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Dec 21 2004, 12:46 AM
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The family pays for the medication.
(I mentioned it in the first post)
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Dec 21 2004, 11:27 AM
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livin up to the name. Group: Member Posts: 1,594 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,539 |
oh.
 umm well, i still dont think its rght
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Dec 21 2004, 01:05 PM
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i didnt think i was all that wrong till we got to the noncompliance, suspencion bit.
i think they should allow the teachers to have the kids tested, because unmedicated ADD or ADHD kids can be a big problem for other people learning in class. i remember in 3rd grade we had this one guy who would often forget or refuse to take his ritalin, and be a huge distraction for the rest of the day, and we all came to resent him because back then, we actually cared about learning in school. now my sister is extremely ADHD but my mom refuses to medicate her, and shes driving me insane. so if she causes problems, i think they should test her, but my mom should not be required to do anything about it. however, i dont think it does any harm to have the awareness, but its not right to suspend the children. |
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Dec 21 2004, 02:25 PM
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 This bitch better work! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,681 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,095 |
that sounds fake. don't believe it.
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Dec 21 2004, 04:04 PM
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It's true...I just had a lesson on it in my saturday school...I'd get you an article from google, but I'm too lazy at the moment.
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Dec 21 2004, 04:56 PM
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what?! thats crazy....
of course that shouldn't happen. the teacher does not have authority over medecine. if they didn't get a phd/masters or w/e, they shouldn't be doing anything concerning that area...esp. when its not their kid they're stuffing the medecine with. thats so messed up... 
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Dec 21 2004, 05:20 PM
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 HOY!!!!! Group: Member Posts: 268 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 55,098 |
if that were to happen everyone whould be taking that prescribed medicine.. cuz thats the only excuse for teachers' to use when she's/he's not doin' his/hers job right..... ( i duno it thats true i just made it up)
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Dec 21 2004, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(smile4me @ Dec 21 2004, 4:56 PM) what?! thats crazy.... of course that shouldn't happen. the teacher does not have authority over medecine. if they didn't get a phd/masters or w/e, they shouldn't be doing anything concerning that area...esp. when its not their kid they're stuffing the medecine with. thats so messed up... the teachers cant perscribe the medicine, only doctors can do that. they can merely recognize the signs of ADD/ADHD and suggest the students be tested |
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Dec 21 2004, 08:37 PM
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 dripping destruction Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 |
but they probably can get a court order for the child to take the medicine.
god... that sucks. you know, medicines for ADD can be more harmful than helpful.. and most people on medicines for ADD don't even have it... |
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Dec 21 2004, 09:25 PM
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to hell with you Group: Member Posts: 2,547 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,506 |
thats dumb. they should at least talk with the parents about it.
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Dec 21 2004, 10:16 PM
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 The Secret Hacker. Group: Member Posts: 1,780 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 18,712 |
thats one of the most dumbest rules i heard (in my opinion).
teachers arent doctors, their teachers. and doctors r the only ones who can prescribe medicine. all drugs have side effects, and if a teacher prescribes a drug for ADD, he has no clue what he's doing, cuz the side effects might b harmful depending on the student's health. |
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Dec 21 2004, 10:22 PM
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I love you <33333 Group: Member Posts: 2,928 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 30,404 |
i think that is completely wrong. It should be up to the parents/gaurdian to decide if they want to have their child tested or have them put/taking medicine. Half of these teachers probably dont even know what they are talking about.
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Dec 24 2004, 09:34 PM
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i think it is very stupid and totally eff up !
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Dec 24 2004, 09:48 PM
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i agree with nikki (tweeak). i'm not about to just retype what she said.
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Dec 24 2004, 09:53 PM
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A teacher should just send the child to the doctor if he/she has A.D.D..
Teachers are taught to teach.. not test the little children for A.D.D.. what if any of that happens? Would the teacher not get fired? |
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Dec 25 2004, 04:17 PM
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my sisters teacher can perscribe her medication today (assuming today isnt schristmas...) and id be all the happier, because she needs it, and my mom wont.
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Dec 25 2004, 04:22 PM
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 none of it seems real Group: Member Posts: 2,469 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 73,889 |
When I was in 1st grade my teacher told my parents she suspected that I had ADD. They never did anything about it though.
 I still feel like I might have it at times. It's all good.
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Dec 25 2004, 07:41 PM
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i dont think its true ... give a link
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Dec 25 2004, 09:50 PM
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I honestly think that's wrong. Teachers are teachers for a reason. They teach. They're not doctors. I mean what's more wrong is that they don't even inform the parents first. More proof that this world is messed up (or is messing up more little by little without us realizing it.)
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