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I happened to chance upon this article, “Why French Kids Have Low ADHD Rates”, which was featured in theasianparent.com (Singapore Edition). http://sg.theasianparent.com/adhd-treatments-secrets-to-low-adhd-rates-in-france/

Somewhat cynical about the claim, I clicked on the link and as I read the article, cynicism quickly turned into frustration.  The article on ADHD is absolutely misleading on so many levels. It can be potentially damaging for ADHD children in schools, who as it is, are already suffering because of unsympathetic teachers, as it re-inculcates negative myths about ADHD. For parents who have children with ADHD, they may get thrown into a state of confusion again, leading them to ask, “Am I doing the right thing for my child?”, “Can ADHD really go away if I start being “cruel to be kind” to my child?”
, “Are my parenting skills the cause of my child’s ADHD symptoms?”, “Should I not listen to…

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