Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I am a great fan of Mr. Gatto. I won't bore you with my school experience, and I don't think that ADD exists. But I am sure that the symptoms they have labeled as ADD do. According to the "criteria" for ADD & ADHD, I have the former and My son has the latter. Except our "symptoms" are controllable by diet. In my biology class, we had to pick a pharma drug and explain how it worked. I chose Ritalin and took great fun in ripping them up one side and down the other. If anyone is interested, I'll post what I wrote. Cheerio, -Shelby Flo [fgarig]Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:25 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Herbal Remedies RE: ADD and ADHD amber, you might want to read a book called "A Different Kind of Teacher" by John Taylor Gatto..he was a NY school teacher for many years...and he broke the rules and taught the kids and then left the school in a controversial way. There is a reason to label children--and a reason not to. He tells you why the government needs to label children. He also tells you why children appear to be disruptive in classes. I already saw it. They are growing energetic little beasties. Lock them down for 7 hours a day and don't let them rip, roar, or express themselves and well--that is enough reason to be "hyper" by any name. Children need to use THEIR brains to learn THEIR way--and then they are much more relaxed individuals. Curiosity is what drives children to learn and play is their road to discovery. Shut down free play and discovery and there is depression. By the same token I don't expect my dog to sit on the sofa all day and be a good girl--I especially don't expect a puppy to sit still, don't run or chew--but I can get drugs that will make them do those unnatural things. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Yes - Very interested! Please do write.Shelby Blakely <sblakely wrote: I am a great fan of Mr. Gatto. I won't bore you with my school experience, and I don't think that ADD exists. But I am sure that the symptoms they have labeled as ADD do. According to the "criteria" for ADD & ADHD, I have the former and My son has the latter. Except our "symptoms" are controllable by diet. In my biology class, we had to pick a pharma drug and explain how it worked. I chose Ritalin and took great fun in ripping them up one side and down the other. If anyone is interested, I'll post what I wrote. Cheerio, -Shelby Flo [fgarig]Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:25 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Herbal Remedies RE: ADD and ADHD amber, you might want to read a book called "A Different Kind of Teacher" by John Taylor Gatto..he was a NY school teacher for many years...and he broke the rules and taught the kids and then left the school in a controversial way. There is a reason to label children--and a reason not to. He tells you why the government needs to label children. He also tells you why children appear to be disruptive in classes. I already saw it. They are growing energetic little beasties. Lock them down for 7 hours a day and don't let them rip, roar, or express themselves and well--that is enough reason to be "hyper" by any name. Children need to use THEIR brains to learn THEIR way--and then they are much more relaxed individuals. Curiosity is what drives children to learn and play is their road to discovery. Shut down free play and discovery and there is depression. By the same token I don't expect my dog to sit on the sofa all day and be a good girl--I especially don't expect a puppy to sit still, don't run or chew--but I can get drugs that will make them do those unnatural things. FloFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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