Introduction
sedate them, and to give parents some alternatives to try. Here is a sobering thought: If you are a parent with a sedated child, you might feel that Ritalin is a real solution. The child behaves better, seems calmer, and things are more stable in the family and at school—whew! Ritalin, however, puts the child into a holding pattern of behavior—which the child may even like. But later in life, when the stopper comes out of the bottle (when they come off the drug), the bubbles inside may still cause some kind of explosion. In retrospect, after growing up, they may feel that they lost part of their childhood in a murky remembrance unconnected to their true self. Ritalin often postpones the real issue of growing up, and the wisdom that comes with it—learning how society works. This is documented. There actually might be a method to help your child without using Ritalin, represented by some alternate treatment. An open mind might help, and we present some people with very impressive credentials and good results who would love to assist in this area. Chapter 5 brings you some messages from actual Indigos. Included are writings from a few grown, or almost grown, Indigo Children. It’s their perspective, looking back at their upbringing. Believe us, they know they are different! These writings are quite profound. Chapter 6, the summary, presents you with short messages from each of us. The Contributors Each time we introduce a contributor, we will include their credentials. Full information can be found in the back about them as well as their organizations. We encourage you to write, e-mail,
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