INCREASING YOUR CHILD'S ATTENTION SPAN by Terri White

Any teacher in today's classroom would gladly give their eyeteeth for an occasional spit-wad in lieu of the steady stream of disruptions that plague most class times. Whole specialized classes are designed for those with various learning or attention disorders. Elementary teachers regularly request children, especially boys, to be medically tested for attention disorders. More children than we care to admit are taking prescribed drugs to slow them down. Attention disorders . . . we hear it everywhere. …

…a large degree, who they become is a result of their upbringing. The ability to keep one's attention on task is essential to living a fruitful life. Persons plagued with short attention spans inevitably leave a string of unfinished projects behind them, causing difficulties within families, on the job, and among friends. The commitment and sacrifices we make as parents to secure the best for our children will ensure a healthy, happy, and productive legacy.