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Originally Posted by look 171
This happens to a lot of people including me, often. Lots of day dreaming in college also, so don't feel so special.  I don't know if its really ADD, but they used to get on my case all the time about paying attention. I had a tough time with subjects I didn't like. I know exactly how you feel about uninformative reading. Short story, Shakespeare, forget that, boring :roll eyes: even today. i struggle like hell in English classes especially English Lit, and Philosophy 101. Fook me. |
Yep, these days the "experts" label it ADD and prescribe drugs in order to shift the blame and control unruly or unfocused boys. It is actually a natural reaction of growing active boys who are required to sit at a desk for long periods while a completely un-engaging teacher drones on in a lecture about some subject of no interest whatsoever to the student. Girls seem to tolerate this assault on our sensibilities better than boys so we collectively either tune out or act out. ADD
Compare this with a woodshop class, autoshop class, music performance class, or science lab where boys are actively involved and engaged in a hands-on learning experience with others. No ADD
The kids are not the problem.