“How can I help my son to gain confidence?”
My son is 14 and is struggling a bit in school. Sometimes he comes home after school and complains about his peers picking on him. He feels insecure and I want to help him, but don't know how? Can you help me?
2 Answers
Okay. Great question. Your son falls into the typical age range for bullying. At first, it is physical, and then name calling, and, as he progresses in age, it will be rumor spreading, all forms of bullying. I’ve done extensive research in the studying of bullying and prevention. The best thing is to get your son into something other than school that can increase his self esteem such as karate or swimming, where he can continue to build himself and he will not be affected by the bullying as much. Also, have him hang out with his friends at school, and let them know and also let the school know as well.
Hope that helps,
Dr. Sangra
Hope that helps,
Dr. Sangra
A child struggling in school is distressing both for the child and for the parents. A full cognitive assessment is needed to gain perspective on his strengths and weaknesses. After the assessment, I could meet with you to discuss options for cognitive strengthening exercises. Children who struggle academically are often anxious and insecure because they feel confused in the classroom environment. They often attempt to hide their confusion by avoidance. It is important to gain a full understanding of your son and support him in process of understanding the problems and then working on interventions.
