Can a teacher force ADHD meds? How to get him to back off?

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It amazes me that teachers have begun to think that they are actually medical specialists of some sort and are able to talk parents into getting their children on meds.

The teacher cannot force the issue. If this is a huge problem, then a chat with the principal is in order.

I wish you and your son all the best.

I think the teacher never gave him a chance to do well without the meds. I guess they can make you have him take them unless you get a doctor to say he doesnt need them anymore. Sending a child to sit in the principals office all day is denying him his education - they should not be allowed to do that. If he cant be in a regular classroom they should at least have him doing some work toward his classroom work. Be very careful the next few weeks - make sure he has them for a while - CPS can be really nasty if you cross them. You dont want to give them any reason to come and talk to you again as they may decide to put your kids in care.

No, your son's teacher CANNOT force meds on your child. Only a certified physician can even "strongly advise" medication, and given that your son is allergic to the available drugs, I doubt any good doctor would even listen to a teacher's recommendation. It sounds like this teacher is looking for an easy way to keep kids under control - to your knowledge, has he approached any other parents in your son's class in this way? Talk to the school administrators, because his behavior is bordering on harassment. In the meantime, the next time this teacher mentions medication, remind him that he is not your son's doctor and your son's best interests are served by listening to qualified physicians.

I would ask for a meeting with the teacher and your son's principal. This is not his place to insist that you do something that you feel is unsafe for your son. I'm sure you have been working with your son's doctor on this for solutions, so who is the teacher to second guess the recommendation of the doctor? No, he cannot force you to put your son on meds, and if he's had problems with your son, then these need to be addressed as a unified parent/teacher/principal team. After all, isn't the future success and education of your son the goal here? It sounds like the teacher may need to be educated a bit on this subject! Good luck! :)

unfortunatly and regretably I have heard or kids getting expelled from school because parents refuse to give them zombie drugs. I would go to your sons dr and ask for a note saying that hes alergic to the meds. talk to the principal and school counciler and your sons EC teacher. have the letter from the dr with you when you attend this meeting. come to a mutural agreement about your son. I feel that its better, If possible to try and control add without meds.

This teacher is 'way out of line. He has no authority to issue demands of this nature. However, you do need a qualified specialist doctor's diagnosis and medication/treatment recommendations in written form to back you up. Once you have these in hand, arrange a meeting with the school's principal, this teacher and the worker, and present your case, insisting on a plan of action that is acceptable to everyone. Get it in writing, with a firm commitment on everyone's part and provisions to revisit the situation in a couple of months' time for revision of the plan if necessary.

Only a doctor should be recommending meds. I would get the teacher to put his demands in writing. Then find the conflicting side affects they can do with the kidney problem and then take the letter and side affects to the school board (maybe take your attorney along) and ask why this teacher is "playing" doctor.

send a letter.

Dear mr jones.

we appreciate your concerns regarding our son joe.

While we have considered your input , we have been working with our son and his condition for some time now and we feel most comfortable with the path that we have currently chosen.

We may choose to entertain other options again in the future but for now would like you to respect our decision to avoid medication.

Thanks for your understanding and support

mrs johnson

Honestly I want you to say dear guy BUG OFF but he is your sons teacher all yr :)

be well

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He cannot force you to do anything! You do what you feel is best for your son. I would go to the school and to his superiors and tell them your reasons for not putting your child on meds, then let them know that there is no more to discuss.

Medication is not the answer.

See if changing your son's diet helps. Don't give him soy, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, MSG, artificial colors...stuff like that. The more natural, the better. Lots of times diet will get children hyper. Limit the sugar, too.

Do not let them bully you into drugging your son!