Bomb, this is yet another wonderful and informative article! Everything you’ve said here is absolutely true. Especially the fact that parents sometimes refuse to see their child as anything less than perfect until it is clear to everyone that the child is clearly problematic. I’ve seen it happen many times, as I’m quite close with someone who deals with these kids, as well as their parents, every day. Perhaps it could partly be due to the parents valuing their own, and their family’s, self-image, rather than their child’s real needs. And they only “choose” to start seeing their child’s needs once everyone knows this child is problematic, because at that point, they are maintaining their self-image by seeking help.
Menu