[citation][nom]Yoder54[/nom]It all depends on how you use technology. I have been teaching computer/multi-media for 22 years now, and the technology does not cause ADD/ADHD. What causes it, is when parents let their kids sit in front of a monitor for hours on end playing mindless games. Kids need to get out, get dirty, and breath some fresh air. The latest research I have read states that kids should spend a max of about 90 minutes a day playing games. Sounds reasonable. Kids who know how to use technology properly and don't let it dominate their lives are incredibly intelligent. As with anything...learn to use it in moderation.There is something going on. My generation did not have ADD/ADHD, etc. I have also noticed that 20 years ago kids could write good computer code. Today? Hah, it is a joke. They cannot even do simple action script. This concerns me as far as our technological potential is concerned. Maybe it will all be reduced to a GUI app someday...out with the code, and in with the images.But, technology is a great tool for education.[/citation]
I disagree with a few of your statements. One part is there definately was cases of ADD/ADHD back as far as you can think of and it was probably passed off as "that is just a stupid or lazy kid".
Video games also do not cause ADD as well, actually you think it would help you focus. This is comming from a 25 year old gamer who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. I also do all my automotive work.
As for kids nowadays writing good code... sounds like you have stupid kids or kids who are not interested in it. As for writing code, as they say it isn't for everyone. Personally I can write code (pretty good at that) however I can't do it for lengthy periods of time or I get bored/annoyed at it. Highly doubt they will go to all GUI based designs because you would still have to write the background code for that GUI interface.
After going through public school and college it definately is apparent that the public school system is a old wore out broken system. They don't teach that each individual has different study habbits and that everyone has to find out their own learning traits.