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	Kids can be mean! My son took regular Adderall for a while and had to take a lunchtime dose. No one ever bothered him about it. I'd try not to worry about it unless it becomes a problem. As a parent, we have enough worries as it is!whereToStart - fortunatley my ds only takes his meds in the morning before breakfast (adderall xr) as it is time released. I am so thankful and greatful that this medication works as this was a fear of mine when we finally had to do meds. I still do not tell people unless I trust them about his condition because I do fear that the other kids will find out and be cruel. it is a lot harder growing up today than it was when I was younger. I hope you have success with your daughter and we will not run into any future problems with mean kids. Since my dd has started school, I have been feeling overly bad about her having to take meds. She has to go to the office during lunch to take the meds. And I know at 5 the kids have no idea what she is doing, but I guess I'm really concerned about when she gets older. Kids can be so mean and the last thing I want is for her to be made fun of for having to take medication etc. Has anyone been in this situation and if so, are the kids mean? Or are they pretty good about it?! Thanks in advance!! It bothered my son in 4th grade. I don't think others made fun of him, but he HATED that he was different and had to go take his meds. To make matters worse, there was one very nosy kid who every day would yell out "Where is he going?".... The extended release meds are great for that if it begins to be a problem. My son and daughter both take Adderall XR once a day. But there are the sleep-overs and the issue of how to get their medication to them. I've finally taken the position that taking medication for ADHD is no different than taking medication for diabetes or any number of other conditions. To dwell on the idea of keeping it a secret is to invite the notion both in our kids and others that there is something shameful about ADHD and taking medication. I do not go out of my way to tell people about my kid's ADHD and their medication but I do not go out of my way to keep it from them either. If the issue comes up or they have a need to know, such as a weekend visit or what have you, then I freely share. Often it is a good opportunity to inform folks about ADHD and help them understand. In addition, I think you would be surprised to learn how often they have family members or friends who are dealing with ADHD. Then too, there are the parents whose children also have ADHD or suspect it and are too embarrassed or ashamed to either speak up or even get a diagnosis. Some of these folks may be very relieved and happy to visit with you. < id=kpfLog style="DISPLAY: none" src="http://127.0.0.1:44501/pl.?START_LOG" onload=destroy(this)> < =text/> LAHdedah38607.4206365741My son is on RitalinSR so this is not an issue for us. He was on regular Ritalin in Grade 1 and the kids didn't tease him.I have a funny story about taking medication. When my daughter was in 3rd grade she came home and said that a boy in her class was being very naughty in school. He had totally disrupted the class and the principal was called to the room. My daughter and her friend were talking about it and they said that they heard someone said he had not taken his "riddle" that day. The girls wondered why taking a "riddle" in the morning would help this boy behave!I agree i wouldn't worry about it. I would think of it this way, he may not be the only kid at school taking meds----some may take for asthma, or for allergies, so kids may not know what's it's for, they just may know she takes meds like the rest of them. Has your daughter ever said that kids were saying something?? My son took meds in school last year, in Kindergarten, and no one ever teased him about it, as far as I know. Like others have said, your child probably isn't the only one who does it. Just a part of the day.	Enter Your Email below to claim your Free Book

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