S.M.
I have 3 sons, who are almost all grown, one is married, the other is now 18, the youngest, 12. Having had 3 boys....first let me tell you, people can be jerks, so first ignore that! Concentrate on your child, not other people's attitude, which can determine how you feel at the moment with your child. {Think: Adult Peer Pressure} My oldest was all over the place, and in to everything! I took him to the doctor and his doctor sort of got angry with me, because he told me just that....Don't listen to everyone else! Your child is more active and more aware of what is going on around him, which indicates high intelligence. No Doubt! My son excelled in school, and serves in the U.S. Air Force! Keep your son busy, he may be so intelligent, that certain situations are boring to him, so he needs something that will stimulate his intellect! Do not go for the old, your child needs to be medicated { drugged up} too many lousy doctors will prescribe this! Outside activities will help burn off the extra steam your child may have, then give him time to have mental situations, such as drawing,painting,{arts & crafts}music,dancing, story telling. And watch the sugar intake! Children do not need all the sugar that is out there. Fruit is best. Good Luck! And, just be patient. All kids are different. All 3 of mine were.