The boy in my outpost who presents us with opportunities was recently taken
off ritalin by his parents. Others commanders have said that "if any boy
ever needed ritalin, this is the one."
I quickly disagreed.
This world has gone 6000 years without ritalin. The real problems with
boys did not start until it was introduced. And until we as a society quit
obeying the word of God. Especially Proverbs. What most of these kids need
is an attitude adjustment. Only thier parents can do that, and then not
much, or CPS will take the kids away so that the foster care program can
step in and finish ruining the kids life.
There are a few, not many, who-like someone recently alluded to- Jesus
would have cast the demons out of.
If we obey God, we won't need any ritalin.
>From: Duane Wheeler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>CC: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [RR] Problem child
>Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:45:45 -0800
>
>
>
> > Spirit Rider wrote:
> >
> > All,
> > In Pioneers we have a boy who is a major problem.
> > He don't want to earn advacments or merits. During class
> > he talks can't sit still and so on.
> > Tonight alone he lost 30 points for ranger of the week for talking,
> > ect.. The Sr. Commander has talked to the boy. He has also talked to
> > boys parnets. It hasn't seemed to done much good. In Seven months time
> > the only thing he has learned is the pledge.
> > We want the boy in Rangers. However, we want to be able to teach the
> > boys without haveing to correct him ever two minutes. We don't know
> > what to do. Any advice would be appericated.
> >
>
>
>Sure-
>
>Look in yur LTC course for the section where you suspect
>"something" abnormal with a boy. Behavior sometimes is
>a reflection of deeper trouble that YOU are not qualifyed to
>handle. *Council with the Childrens pastor, before you
>allow the boy to distroy your Ranger outpost.
>
>I beleve the Parents are well intentioned, but also
>"burned out" and poverty struck for resources.. They
>desire their son to fit.. and hope your Outpost will
>be the key to knocking off the rough edges!
>
>*It isn't!
>
>Public schools would ask for a medical evaluation.
>BSA Scouts would require a copy of his latest health
>check and look close to see he is takeing any recomended
>medication. If behavior was disruptive they would ask a parent
>to act as an personal aid to assist him in your meeting,
>or the boy remain at home.
>
>Also- do not touch this boy, scold this boy or allow
>anyone to shake him, lecture him or ridicule him. Their
>are problems here. *DANGER!
>
>
>I was recently talking with a Doc..
>
>He told me that recent advances in medication have revolutionized
>the treatment of people, in ways that only surgery had impacted
>people in the past. That is that a proper treatment can lead
>to "giveing" Life back to a tourtured person.
>
>You.. your church and the parents may beleve medical treatment
>is not needed, but be carefull to not *with-hold aid to a child.
>
>Our duty is first to do right..
>
>We provide PEACE!
>We feed the children-
>We cloth the children-
>We shelter the children-
>We care about the children-
>
>*And that is ...ministry to CHRIST!
>
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