Ot/President Obama's 1st son has ADD ~ wonder if he was vaccinated?

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I wonder if Obama's son has had all the required Vaccines?

Here is the only story I have seen before about his 1st son, who has ADD.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/obamas-19yearold-son-makes-rare-appearance-at-d\

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Obama's 19-Year-Old Son Makes Rare Appearance At DNC

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 | ISSUE 48•36 | MORE NEWS

Obama Under Fire For Playing T-Ball During Vietnam

CHARLOTTE, NC—The first family has turned more than a few heads at this week's

Democratic National Convention, where the president, as he greets delegates and

waves to crowds of supporters, is often accompanied not only by his wife and two

daughters, but also his rarely seen 19-year-old son, Luther.

The shy, slightly overweight teenager, who has lived his entire life with his

mother in central Illinois, seldom appears in public with the president, with

whom he has reportedly shared a somewhat distant and occasionally strained

relationship.

" When I saw that kid with President Obama, I had no clue who he was, " said

Georgia delegate Kathy Tyson, stating that the teen appeared to have difficulty

sustaining eye contact with others and stood uncomfortably alongside his father

when he shook hands with voters Thursday. " I guess he does kind of look like the

president, though a bit shorter and stockier. "

Luther was born in 1993 to Pletcher, then a 24-year-old diner cashier

whom Obama, a young law professor at the time, met during a brief trip to the

state capital of Springfield. While the president's son is said to have faced

numerous obstacles during his childhood, including academic troubles, repeated

emotional outbursts, and his mother's bouts with alcoholism, family friends have

stated that overall he was a " good kid " who " genuinely meant well. "

White House aides said the president sends money to Pletcher each month for

Luther's care. After he became a U.S. senator and moved to Washington, Obama

reportedly visited his 11-year-old son every other Saturday afternoon, playing

wiffle ball with him or taking him out to a movie matinee and then dinner at the

local Applebee's.

When he became president, however, Obama's contact with the boy reduced

markedly, though sources confirmed he would still send Luther a birthday card

and speak with him on the phone every month or so, often talking him through his

schoolwork or asking about his son's interests inmusic and online gaming.

According to reports, the two have often struggled to find common ground, owing

largely to their sharply differing levels of motivation and expectations for

academic and personal success.

" There was a rough patch during Luther's early and mid-teens when he and his dad

didn't get along at all, " said Pletcher, speaking from the $600-a-month

ground-level condominium she shares with her son and live-in boyfriend. " But

Barry came to Luther's high school graduation last year, and that was a big step

forward for them. And now that Luther's rebellious phase seems to be winding

down, there's definitely a greater respect between them. "

" I'll tell you, though, Luther was a real handful for a while there, with his

ADD and all, " Pletcher continued. " But he's doing okay now. And I've been with

[boyfriend] Ian [] for the past three years, so Luther's had a male

figure he can look up to a little bit. "

In a sign of their improving relationship, Obama is said to have congratulated

his son heartily upon learning Luther was giving school another shot this fall,

enrolling part-time at Lincoln Land Community College. Additionally, Obama

expressed optimism that his son could have a " real bright future " in the field

of sales or, if he applied himself, computers.

With Luther now slated to join the first family on the campaign trail, staffers

confirmed the president has encouraged them to entrust the frequently

expressionless teen, who often dresses in all-black clothing, with some minor

tasks to help him learn about responsibility.

" We've got Luther stuffing envelopes and handing out pins to the delegates, and

he's doing a great job, " senior campaign aide Cutter said. " It takes a

while for him to come out of his shell, but once he opens up he's a real nice

kid. Plus he's just so great with Sasha and Malia. They really love their

half-brother. "

" Luther may not have his father's smarts or gift for rhetoric, " Cutter added,

" but he tries. And he's got a good heart—a real good heart. "

Despite comments that interactions between the president and his son have

remained noticeably stiff and awkward, Obama said he was excited that he and

Luther were spending quality time together and " finally starting to get to know

each other. "

" I can't say I was the perfect father by any means, " said Obama, admitting

candidly that he " wasn't always there for Luther. " " While my son has battled his

share of problems, his mother really did the best she could raising him, and I

think she did a fine job. Now Luther and I are ready to move forward and make up

for lost time. " " I'm real proud of my boy, " he added, putting his arm around his

son, who flinched ever so slightly at the physical contact.