Myth #11:
People with Add are oppositional or defiant.
- Oppositional behavior is often confused with ADD. ADD in itself does NOT directly cause oppositional behavior. It can, however, indirectly result in anger and oppositional behavior if the ADDer is chronically mistreated, for example, by parents and teachers who continually blame the child for not "performing" like other children. Such children may give up trying to please their parents and instead misbehave out of frustration and anger. Otherwise, ADD kids are often described as enthusiastic and affectionate by understanding parents. In addition, some people reacting to foods may become hostile as well as hyperactive while they are reacting to the food.