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Is your child always unable to concentrate?

2026-11-03Author:赵志元;2 reads

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Fidgeting in class, procrastinating on homework, getting easily distracted, frequently losing things... Many parents are troubled by their children's "attention problems" and even wonder whether their child has ADHD. In fact, the development of attention in children follows its own natural patterns, and most cases of inattention are not a disorder but the result of the combined effects of the family environment, study habits, and emotional state. When a child has difficulty concentrating, first distinguish whether it is "normal" or "abnormal." The development of attention in children progresses gradually. Generally speaking: ages 5 to 6: the duration of sustained intentional attention is about 10 to 12 minutes; ages 7 to 9: intentional attention can last 20 to 25 minutes...