Many kids with ADHD are very popular with their friends. Why? There are many reasons for that. Kids with ADHD are lots of fun to play with. They are friendly and loyal. Many kids with ADHD are full of energy and interested in doing different things. They are impulsive and spontaneous, and often have a good sense of humor. Many kids with ADHD are very creative and come up with some neat ideas!

Keep an eye on some things that might get you in trouble. Sometimes kids with ADHD get bored and impatient when playing with other kids. They want things RIGHT NOW! Remember to wait your turn and try to have patience when you need to wait. It can be really annoying when someone gets too pushy or tries to have their way all the time. If you want people to be nice to you, be nice to them. As the old saying goes, if you want to gather honey, don’t kick over the beehive!

If you're a kid who has ADHD, be proud of who you are! Having ADHD does not make you very different from any other kids -- and remember that everybody is a little different in their own way. Some of your friends are tall and some are short, some are good at sports and some aren't, some are good at math and some are not, some wear glasses or contacts and some don't, some have ADHD and some don't. The important thing is to appreciate people for what they are, and to treat them with respect. Keep in mind the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want them to treat you. If you’re nice to people, most of them will be nice to you too.

If you have ADHD, should you tell your friends about it? Talk to your parents about that and get their advice. ADHD is not something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. Many kids don’t want to treat it like it’s some kind of big secret. A good friend will accept you and like you for being yourself. Having ADHD is NOT a reason for any kid not to like you!

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