oh how I wish that were true
Over 99% of the time I get, "Oh, I'm sure THAT'S not it, it's ________________ (fill-in-the-blank with genetics, age, increased activity, etc)...
I finally stopped getting angry (inside) because perhaps their path, karma, what-have-you, includes being miserable.
My daughter and I know better and that's all that matters. I told my daughter, "When the student is ready, the teacher will come."
And she knows how to be a teacher already. Through her, an asthmatic friend has less attacks simply through drinking more water...and her personality already draws the ADD and ADHD kids. I told her that she is probably a highly calming influence on them, and try not to look upon them with aggravation but with love...but really, there's no need...for now, she won't take crap from anyone - BUT - she's a VERY kind and loving and giving person.
Where's that box of kleenex??? - *sniff*