"The WIldest Colts Make the Best Horses"

This 32-page booklet is the author’s response to parents' concerns about what to do when the schools label a child as a problem, especially when there is pressure to drug a child for so-called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Breeding views the mass drugging of school-age children in our society as a national shame and disgrace.

"The Wildest Colts..." is divided into three sections.

• RECOGNITION - outlines important information that parents need to recognize about what is really going down when there is pressure to drug a child for so-called ADHD. This section informs the reader about the insidious nature of Biological Psychiatry. Breeding agrees that once a child is "selected" out as a problem, a chain of action involving diagnosis and treatment by drugs is set into motion. The dangerous nature of these drugs is described and the underlying oppressive values driving this action are discussed.
• REMEMBRANCE - offers key reminders about the inherent nature of young people and the essentials of good parenting. We want to remind parents of essential truths that are too easily forgotten in the face of such stressful pressure. Remembering the completely good inherent nature of your child, remembering to never give up and to keep thinking well about your child are some of the topics covered in this section. Most important is to always come back to a place where you see your child through the "Eyes of Delight."
• WHAT ELSE TO DO - discusses specific ideas and actions that might be helpful in responding to the needs of a child caught In this kind of situation. References and resources are included at the end of the booklet. Issues of Support, time and attention are discussed. counseling tips are offered, as well as ideas for helping with the ubiquitous problem of over stimulation of children in our society. References and resources are included at the end of the booklet.

John Breeding
2503 Douglas Street
Austin, TX 78741