clint grant wrote
I have formulated my own theory on the matter,
based upon four things: my limited knowledge of the
subject,
<>< I would have to agree with
that
Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that ADD could either be
a result of chemical imbalance due to the lack of proper discipline in the
home, or not a chemical imbalance at all, just poor behavior from not raising
kids right. This is the only explanation and conclusion that I can draw
from the evidence and the only one I have found that is supported by God's
Word.
This is the biggest bunch of crock that I ever
heard
My son has this problem and he
receives much love, patience, and understanding, and discipline. I have even
been told that I have been to strict on him before. Being apart of
pastors home he has been critiqued, condemned, and criticized by many that
don't understand. He has been in Royal
Rangers all his life and what I have read tonight takes the cake on total
condemnation towards me personally and my family. Plus many involved with
rangers and 100's of pastors that their children are ADD
Jeffery Ortner, now 17 years old, He has 28
merits and 1st class Trail Ranger ranking makes the A-B HONOR Roll, and
Plays Varsity football. Yes he is slow in many areas but, I am sure that many
know him at Sarge Sellers camp and that they see him as a loving responsive
young man. I have gone to every commander that has worked with him and told
them to don't give special options, but make him do the work and earn those
merits.
If anyone wants to talk ADD, then I say work in that
department of a school for 10 years that deals with this type of children
before you bring this type of judgement, or better yet have your own child be
ADD and just see how you handle it.
This is the same type of false
concept thinking that was brought down the pike about 30 years ago with those
that had illegitimate children. Which I know of a few teachers, Ranger
fathers, pastors, in high places. Are we going to throw them in the pile
too.
This reminds me of about 15 years
ago those in the Charismatic movement that use to think if a Christian Brother
was sick or had something going wrong in his life. He must be in sin and needs
to repent.
You know what should have been posted on this email instead of this
trash?
<<<> HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND DEAL
WITH THOSE BOYS THAT HAVE ADD <<<> or maybe a leadership
talk on patience, love, and understanding the problem child.
I hope my wife doesn't see this email that was sent
to me, she will explode & probably go all the way up to our District
Commander who his wife, is a very personal friend of hers.
As a pioneer pastor, teacher, and Royal Ranger
leader for 20 years, I hope that many of you will look at your boys as a
father figure in this cruel world, that they see no hope in the future.
and pray that you make the difference towards them that cannot be
normal, or feel like they can't succeed, and are pushed aside because they are
different (than my kid). and build a Outpost that shows camaraderie,
teamwork and belonging to a child that can't always function as others.
Your touch, love, and patience may make the difference towards a lost boys
soul.
