The Indigo Children by by Lee Carroll and Jan Tober - a Review

The word "special" co-notates negativity, when in actually, it should be looked at in the most positive of ways. Dr. Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., questions whether the children are "gifted or troubled" in an excerpt from the book. She states that many of these children are wrongly labeled as learning disabled, when they are truly gifted. These same children she states may also be incorrectly labeled as ADHD.

As parents, we may or may not profess to have knowledge in elementary or even high school education, but for those non professionals, to whom shall you listen to? Your child may be "gifted" and you may not even know it.

The Indigo Children is very well written. In clear, concise and lay wording, the authors take you through the full explanation of working with your children, so their "gift" to the world can shine.

You will learn from several renowned experts, including Dr. Richard Seigle, M.D., and Dr. Robert Gerard, Ph.D.. They will go into what an indigo child is.

Other experts such as Kathy A. McCloskey, Ph.D, Psy.D and Nancy Ann Tappe will help you by giving you ideas on what to do. These ideas may include strategies, teaching ideas, as well as schooling ideas, should you decide to change your childs' educational path.

You will hear from even more experts about Spiritual aspects of the children, including Karma, aura's and inner energy. You will also learn about health issues. The following two points are drilled into the readers mind through out the book. "Not all Indigo Children are ADD or ADHD" and "Not all ADD or ADHD children are Indigo". You will see this through out the book.

Again, Doreen Virtue, Ph.D does well when she comments how many people love Clint Eastwood's rebellious attitude, but we medicate our children when they do something similar. Why is that? Is it possible that we have forgotten the power of love and understanding and simply pray for the magic of a pill? It is a sad state of affairs when we look to medicate our own children. Are we doing it for them or us as parents or providers?

Dr. Peter R. Breggin, M.D said it quite well when in the book he was quoted as stating "Children don't have disorders; they live in a disorderd world...." He also mentioned in the book how there is evidence that Ritalin can cause irreparable damage to the brain. A study Yale University may have concluded the same.

The Indigo Children, by Lee Carroll and Jan Tobor is 249 pages of uplifting and heartwarming lessons, suggestions and just wonderful advice for those of us that have Indigo Children, teach Indigo Children, or even feel they should have diagnosed as an Indigo Child years ago. The two authors have put the evidence right in front. This is a book that once read, can calm parents fears and sadness. This is a book that should be on the desk of every educator, from the newest substitute teacher to a veteran superintendent of schools or college dean or president.

Don't be so quick to judge, don't be so quick to label. If you get anything out of this article before you read the book, remember, "Special" is no longer negative. "Special" can now be looked at as a precursor to greatness. Special is a gift.