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It is nonsense that it has something to do with being strict. That kind of answer is a non-starter in this situation.
Whatever you do, I would try and avoid medication. No matter what 'they' say, it is really an unknown as to what that is doing to people over a lifetime. I'd try absolutely everything before I'd put drugs into a child who has no choice in the matter. My personal research indicates that schools are more likely to encourage medication because it helps them deal with a situation, and not because it truly is an ideal solution. Be sure to be skeptical about anything they suggest and seek multiple opinions. I think the worst thing you can do is believe one authority figure when it comes to putting your kid on a longterm medication that may reshape their personality. Adults try to take themselves off of medications like that because they hate the side effects. It will be hard or impossible for a young kid to explain that to anyone.
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