Don't be surprised if your middle-schooler is resistant to taking his meds. Here's your approach.
by Larry Silver, M.D.
Your child should be ready to share responsibility for medication.
You put it out at breakfast; it's his responsibility to take it. (But remind him if he forgets.)
Respect your child's concern that meds make him "different."
Early adolescence is a time when it's essential to fit in and be accepted. Many teens resist taking meds, especially if they have to visit the school nurse to get a midday dose. Ask your child's doctor about medications that last through the day.