While I agree with the idea that medicating children to make them more compliant is wrong, it depends on the severity of the symptoms, if a child is miserable and depressed because he/she can't learn, concentrate, etc, then perhaps the medication is a good thing, not a fan of Ritilan however. My daughter's teacher thought she had "ADD" in first grade, I disagreed, completely, having been familiar with the symptoms of my younger brother, she was just very bright and easily bored. I never medicated her. Some teachers want parents to medicate every child who doesn't sit still, or pay attention. That is not ADD/ADHD, that's lazy teachers.
But for those who suggest ADD or ADHD doesn't really exist or may not, you are wrong. Sorry, you are. Just because they haven't figured out how to properly diagnose it yet, or find the proof of how it effects the brain, doesn't mean its not real. I am sure those who said someone who had schizophrenia was "possessed" in years gone by, would wholeheartedly agree. If you dont' understand something, it must not be real right?