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An 8 page paper which argues against the use of
ritalin for attention disorders in children. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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8 pages (~225 words per page)
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an epidemic in this country. More and more children are being prescribed Ritalin in an attempt to make them quieter and more docile in the classroom and at home. But
we ask questions that are directed at defining what it is exactly that we are doing. Are we sacrificing some very essential personality traits of these children? Are we ridding
our society of the next Einstein? Who are these children and why cant we handle their energy? In light of all the information available it may well be that the
problem is in our society, and not our "busy" children. TEXT: It seems as though we all know at least one individual who is on Ritalin these days as it
seems to be the cure all for children who have difficulty staying on task, sitting still, listening, following directions, or who are generally misbehaving. There are numerous articles that detail
the many benefits of Ritalin, for both teachers and parents, illustrating that the child who is considered hyperactive is much more pleasant to live with and be around when they
are on Ritalin. But do we ever stop to consider what this is really doing to the levels of creativity and uniqueness of our children? Do we ever stop to
think of how prevalent these conditions of hyperactivity have been throughout history? These are two of the most important questions that are not often dealt with in regards to Ritalin
and the easy "cure" it provides. We hear all the information that illustrates how much more content children are when they are given Ritalin to reduce their level of hyperactivity.
Their grades may improve due to an increased ability to remain on task, pay attention, and learn. They may have more friends, because they are no longer irritating to be
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