It is unbelievable reading the percentages of children who are overprescribed doses of medications with related effects to methamphetamine and cocaine. It is a very sad reality that many children suffer from this disorder; however, I find it very encouraging that studies prove nature truly helps with the disorder’s symptoms. I think it is absolutely wonderful to shift the medication resolution to a more natural, healthy, and in my opinion, successful approach. I found the opening story of Louv’s article very interesting and sad. Yes, I agree in a strong academic curriculum but I have read about studies that prove children need the physical activity and interaction with other children for their overall health and motor skills. I also believe that the developing technology is a wonderful and horrible thing at the same time. So many children are indoors playing video games, watching television, and in front of the computer screens. This means less time outdoors, less exercise, and less opportunity to visualize and experience the nature and beauty in our world. Less experience leads to less awareness of its issues and the causes of these issues (us). I really enjoyed the last part of Louv’s article. I think experiences like the one that severely diagnosed ADHD teenagers experienced is a wonderful idea. Medication and or consequences for these individuals with the attention disorder seems that it would only worsen their case. Why not send them to a place like Kake, Alaska to get them out in the real and natural world. Here, they will learn life-ling lessons and let their eyes be opened to help change themselves and their world. (Pictured above are cracker cattle along side a mother Sandhill crane and her chicks; a very green and natural remedy)
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