Louis Theroux | America’s Medicated Kids

Note to teacher: the video must be downloaded / taped elsewhere since the BBC make such a fuss on copyright. Best to tape it beforehand and save it.

  1. What is Jack’s problem?
  2. What does Hugh’s mum miss the most because she is a full-time mother?
  3. And she is frustrated because of what?
  4. What doesn’t Jack want to wear?
  5. Why did Louis buy Jack a game?
  6. When does it start to be a real problem for someone like Jack? When it interferes with …
  1. What started the fight between Hugh and Maeve?
  2. What struck Louis most about what Hugh said?
  3. How does the taped-up Wii come across to Hugh’s father?
  4. Why doesn’t Kaylee like to tell people she has AD&D?
  5. What is wrong with Kaylee’s brother?
  6. What does Louis realize about medicine taking?
  7. What is the plus side of medicating, according to the doctor?
  8. How is Hugh behaving with Louis on their outing?
  9. Do you see a change in his behaviour?
  10. Could Hugh function without his medication, according to his parents?
  11. Are the benefits of medication always clear?

After watching:

Do you think taking medicine is okay?

When is it okay to start with medicine (at what age)?

Do you know anyone who takes medicine because of their behaviour / character?

Has watching this video changed your mind about this subject?

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