Posted by Tabitha on January 26, 2003, at 20:53:19
In reply to My son is on ritalin, so now I'm a bad parent?, posted by jodie on January 26, 2003, at 19:54:30
Hi jodie. You are encountering some garden-variety ignorance about mental health and medication. Some people simply don't accept a medical basis for certain behaviors, and don't accept the need for medical remedies. They'll want to make a moral judgement about it instead.
You have done your part by getting 2nd opinions on your son, and now you are providing far better parenting than your family gives you credit for. Over time they may see that the ADHD treatment has benefitted your son, or they may cling to their guns forever. You'll just have to go on being a good parent by providing appropriate medical care for your son in spite of their disapproval.
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