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Kryptonite Syndrome
I have really taken a good hard look at the way things are today as opposed to the way
they used to be. I have gone off on tangents at conferences and did nothing but speak
from my heart. I feel as though my way of thinking is slowly becoming extinct, but I
believe that regardless of popular opinion or political correctness I have a voice, I mean
ever body else does right? I have written hundreds of essays and blog posts but, the
fifteen essays contained in this book are the essays that describe what I call the
Kryptonite Syndrome and explain what really is weakening our schools and at times
weakening us as a society. Here are the abstracts so you can decide if this book is for
you.
Abstract One: We Have Medicalized Education
I choose to joust with no one regarding the condition of ADHD. My only goal with this
essay is to give educators a clear view of the topic and help us all determine what is
organic and what is truly learned behavior. We have medicalized education! Truthfully
we have gotten to the point where meds are the first choice in treating behavior
problems not the last. Medication has proven to help kids with ADHD or ODD. Talk to
any therapist though and they will tell you that medication in combination with therapy is
the plan that nets the best result. In schools meds are relied on too heavily, and need to
be used in combination with solid discipline and effective consequences. Where were
ADHD and ODD 40 years ago? They didn't exist or they weren't invented yet. Why,
because kids with behavior problems were few and far between. Authority was
respected by parents and students. When we discovered that disrespect is now the
norm and not the exception, we began to create conditions to support the behavior. If a
kid acts up today it is usually attributed to the fact that he doesn't take his medication
consistently, when in reality he is not being disciplined effectively.
Abstract Two: Disrespect Is Pervasive In Our Schools
Sadly disrespect is not only