ADHD and Medication: Should We Medicate Our Kids? When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, one of the first—and often most emotional—questions families face is: Should we consider medication? There’s no universal answer. What matters most is understanding your child, knowing your options, and making a decision based on evidence—not pressure or fear. It is a family decision. What is ADHD, really? ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition t