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This is unbelievable.
Just because some medically untrained counselor decided that this kid had ADHD, CPS took the kid from his family. There was not even a medical professional involved in the reasoning behind the abduction by the State.
The poor kid is still not with his family.
It's like a bad dystopian movie, but it really happened in Ohio and they still don't have their kid. I have no idea how I would react if they took my kid like that.
Full story - https://www.thenewamerican.com/cult...year-old-after-parents-dispute-adhd-diagnosis
Camden Maple (shown) is seven years old and sometimes, according to his mom and dad, he is “rambunctious.” Administrators at his public school, however, insist that Camden is “mentally unstable.”
After an interview at the principal’s office at Bowman Primary School in Lebanon, Ohio, the school staff demanded that Camden’s parents seek professional mental health assistance to deal with their son’s disability. Christian and Katie Maple then proceeded to have a long discussion with Camden about his behavior, believing that they had solved the matter on the family level.
The following morning, though, the school called the Maples, following up on the administration’s suggestion that they take Camden to the hospital so that he could have his disorder properly diagnosed.
Mr. and Mrs. Maple, somewhat perplexed that the school would continue contacting them regarding their raising of their son, nevertheless explained that they had addressed the situation without the need of psychological or any other type of medical intervention.
The school in turn demanded to know the contents of the family’s discussion regarding Camden’s “condition.” The Maples informed the school that it was a private matter, but that ultimately they decided it was unnecessary to have Camden psychologically evaluated.
“The school thinks he is ADHD; we as parents disagree,” the Maples explained. “We believe that it stems mostly from boredom and not being challenged in the classroom. The school has tried on several occasions to get us to have him diagnosed, so that he can be medicated.”
When their offer was rebuffed, the school decided to call CPS, accusing the Maples of “health neglect.” After several visits to the Maples’ home, Camden was seized by CPS, taken from his parents and siblings, all because Christian and Katie Maple chose to challenge the authority of a school administrator and CPS.
Just because some medically untrained counselor decided that this kid had ADHD, CPS took the kid from his family. There was not even a medical professional involved in the reasoning behind the abduction by the State.
The poor kid is still not with his family.
Here’s how Magistrate Jennifer Coatney reportedly explained the scheme to Mrs. Maple:
“You see what happens? This is what will happen to your other children if you do not cooperate.”
As of today, the Maples are being forced to endure continuing psychological evaluations to determine if Camden will ever be allowed to return to his mom, dad, and siblings.
Of course, that decision will be made by the despotic forces of CPS and federal education, not by his parents.
It's like a bad dystopian movie, but it really happened in Ohio and they still don't have their kid. I have no idea how I would react if they took my kid like that.
Full story - https://www.thenewamerican.com/cult...year-old-after-parents-dispute-adhd-diagnosis