I get the same question from parents across Johannesburg almost every week. They sit down with me, looking completely exhausted. "He can't sit still." "She is struggling to focus." "Have you considered medication?" It is a terrifying moment for any parent. In our fast-paced, high-stress city, it is incredibly tempting to reach for a quick fix. But we need to talk about the pharmaceutical route. While stimulants might artificially force a child to sit still, they do not actual