Ep. 130: Lessons Learned and Victories Won Through Our Son's Struggle with ADD with Carol Roper

As we’ve entered the last week of May, I remember how crazy this time of year is for those who have school-aged children. I know a lot of parents are in what many call Maycember. The chaotic final days of the school year entail so many parties, ceremonies, graduations, proms, concerts, teacher appreciation gifts and sports tournaments. It can also bring lots of anticipation, with kids looking forward to summer break and wondering what teacher they’ll have next year.

For me, however, I’m often reminded of a difficult memory that occurred over 20 years ago at the conclusion of my son’s first year of kindergarten. That year I had to tell six-year-old Jacob he wouldn’t be moving up to first grade with his friends in the fall.

Several months earlier, Jacob’s kindergarten teacher called my husband and me in for what we thought was a routine conference. Expecting to hear glowing reports of our son’s schoolwork, we were instead faced with a situation that brought frustration and heartache to our family.

Jacob’s teacher began by saying Jacob had been very distracted over the last few months, and she felt he needed to be tested for ADD. She handed us a paper outlining the symptoms and advised us to have a doctor confirm the diagnosis.

Then she dropped the bomb.

“I believe Jacob would be better off if you held him back a year,” she said coolly. “Of course, the choice is yours, but he won’t benefit if you send him on ahead.”

Here's Jacob's story...

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