Agreed. The trade-off is difficult. We&#x27;re having to consider it for my (almost) 10yo daughter. Her teachers consistently tell us that she&#x27;s exceptionally smart, but she can&#x27;t stay focused long enough to complete her work. (She has been formally diagnosed as ADHD.) ADHD kids are prone to self-esteem issues arising from not meeting their own expectations for achievement: &quot;Darn it, I know I&#x27;m smarter than a C.&quot; We don&#x27;t want her getting to that point, so medications are on the table as a possibility. But, we want to explore other options as well.