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Originally Posted by devinmom  I don't think the OP's original problem with what transpired was actually whether or not nitrous oxide (or anything else) is administered to kids during a painful dental procedure.
The problem was, as I read in Kathy's original post, when Dad started proudly glorifying the fact that his kid was loving the high from the medication. What kind of message is that to send to your own kid? The parent was at fault, IMHO - not the doctor.
How was that parent NOT promoting recreational drug use for his kid with his ridiculous talk in the waiting room????
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Exactly!!! I didn't mean to open up a big discussion about pain, coping skills, etc... I was just concerned about the kids excitement and the dad thinking his enjoyment of seeing all those pretty colors was funny. The kid reminded me of a teenager going to a keg party he looked so happy! And he was only 7 or 8 at the most. And Catherine-I'm not telling anyone what they can and can't do with their kids. I also was extremely upset with Tom Cruise's arrogant attitude concerning medication.