I wish parents knew that children want to make them proud.
- I work with students going through a tough time, including some dealing with anxiety and depression.
- Parents often try to fix their kids' issues instead of listening to what's bothering them.
- Many of my students try to live up to the expectations their parents have of them.
As a social worker for middle schoolers, I talk with many students who are struggling with anxiety and depression, who are feeling worthless, and who have self-harmed. It is a privilege to be entrusted with their vulnerabilities.
I know parents are often doing their best when it comes to their children — I'm a parent myself — but there are simple but powerful things I wish they'd implement to help improve the self-worth of their child.
Link to video and article: I'm a mom and a middle-school social worker. I wish parents knew that children want to make them proud. (msn.com)
