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Childhood is historically and culturally changeable. Since the time of the Reformation at the latest, the construction of childhood has become a construction of childhood passivity and children have been defined to a considerable extent by what they are not allowed to do or where they should not be. At the same time, the concept of childlike 'innocence' was combined with the demand for 'protection' from the dangers of the adult world.

This study intended to determine whether former and current ADHD symptomatology is associated with suicidal ideation in a non-clinical sample of 18 year old males. We performed a cross sectional descriptive study of 3280 men during the examination for military service. The investigation included a screening for substance abuse, past (WURS) and current (ADHD symptom checklist) ADHD symptomatology and an interview about suicidal ideations. We found a correlation of suicidal ideations with a history of ADHD symptomatology. ADHD symptoms were strongly consistent over time. These results indicate that a history of (diagnosed or undiagnosed) ADHD could be a predictor for suicidal ideations. Surveying a history of ADHD in primary care might help identify subjects at risk for suicidal tendencies.