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Friday, August 8, 2008
Steroids for school
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A middle school teacher sent me a note asking if other teachers are seeing an increase in “academic doping.”
Academic doping is when students use Ritalin and other stimulant drugs prescribed for ADHD to get ahead in school. The idea is similar to athletes taking steroids.
We’ve heard of kids taking and swapping pills from their siblings and parents. But that’s not what this teacher is talking about.
She said parents are getting their pediatricians to prescribe the drug even though there is nothing wrong with their children. Instead these parents think the drugs will help their kids focus and give them more stamina so they can do better in school.
We’ve discussed parents pushing their children to be the best and excel, but lately it seems as though more parents are using dangerous methods.
Teachers, are you seeing and hearing more about this academic doping? Parents, how far will you go to help your child succeed?
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