My 16 years old child is in trouble these days. He has many friends who are smarter and brighter than him. He feels that he is lacking in self esteem. Because of this he has attempted suicide last month. His father is out of the city most of the time for business purpose. So he could not give him proper attention. Please tell me how I can help my child to get rid of this problem.
I know it’s a very tough situation when your child attempts to commit suicide. You can take help from various boarding schools, residential treatment centers, wilderness programs etc. Also, if possible take him to a psychiatrist so that he can guide you well.
It often becomes difficult for the parents to handle such kids. I would advise you to talk to your child freely about this matter. Tell him that how important he is to you and your family. Try to indulge him in the activities which he likes the most. And, take professional help, if required.
This may be a result of the lack of care and love from your side. Teens that don’t get proper attention and love from their parents develop feeling of complexity. Teen anger, violence, suicidal tendencies are result of this. Try to talk with your child and make him understand that he is also talented and good as his friends. Spend time with him and encourage him all the time. Don’t force him for getting good grades in school. You can also take help of a good counselor.
Children who don’t get proper attention of their parents are more likely to develop such suicidal tendencies. Failure in schools encourage these types teens to become violent. You should give love and care to him. You can also send him to a good boarding school where he will find good care and learning environment and he will surely get benefited there.
Your child is in big problem. You have to make him understand that it not good. It is a crime. May be he is in depression. You have to know the reason behind it. You should talk about it with his friends. Always motivate your son and encourage him that he is not less than his friends.
I am sure that your son is in depression. You are his mother and you have to help him. You and your other family members should motivate him and encourage him. Make a cool and calm atmosphere at home because may be he is in depression due to some family problem. You can send him in boarding or Christian boarding school.
This is a small problem for both of you and your child because children obviously feel to be first in the class and brighter than others. Being a responsible parent we need to guide our children to achieve there dreams. I think you must tell him different stories that all related to working hard and achieving their dreams. So that you can bring some feelings in your child and then he could achieve his dreams.
I will agree with my friends answer he has given the perfect answer for your problem. Work on motivating your child by telling various stories that would definitely bring a complete new change in him. It would be better if his father too speak with him and tell some encouraging words to him.
It is very difficult for the parents to handle such kids. Your son is in depression of getting marks. Don’t force him for getting good grades in school. You can take help of boarding schools, wilderness programs residential and treatment centers etc. Spend time with him and encourage him all the time.
Your child is in very big problem. I am sure that your son is in depression. Always motivate him and encourage him that he is not less than his friends. You can also send him to a good boarding school where he will find good care and learning environment and he will surely get benefited there.
