The 'golden child' showed a sudden change as Mama's clingy child.
On the 18th, Channel A's 'golden child' featured a first grader who, for some reason, suddenly craved his mother's affection. The first grader, who had suddenly become Mama's clingy child, was obsessed with his mother at all times, including during meals and while falling asleep.
Mama lamented, "Since he craves my attention, it's really hard, so I tend to push him away." Daddy noted, "He cries and fusses, and I can see signs of night terrors," revealing that he took on a detailed parenting role.
Dr. Oh Eun-young said, "If you're curious why children suddenly behave like this as they grow, there is a reason. Particularly, there are environmental factors. We need to closely observe the relationship with the caregiver, which has a significant impact on the child's life."
The child refused to go to school, but enjoyed learning with his mother. However, when his mother showed a negative reaction, he exhibited signs of refusal. Dr. Oh Eun-young explained, "Separation anxiety is a symptom where a child cannot be apart from a caregiver they consider a secure attachment, or someone they trust. It's normal until the age of 5, but after that, it's seen as the child learns to reduce anxiety and spend that time alone."
During jump rope class, the child appeared happy after receiving praise from the teacher. Dr. Oh Eun-young stated, "Through the video, we can clearly see a few things. He is not refusing school because it's difficult. If school life is challenging, home should be a safe place, but there are actually bigger problems at home than at school," explaining this is a desire for emotional recognition rather than separation anxiety.
Moreover, the child could not tolerate his mother's outing and cried. Father tried to comfort him and even attempted to discipline him, but the child yelled threatening words such as, "I will break the house," and "Daddy, die." Dr. Oh Eun-young noted, "He said 'Daddy, die!' in the video. Expressions like 'I will break the house' are expressed in anger," adding, "And the behavior of thrashing about in anger must be seen as expressions of rage."
So, what needs to be resolved for the child? First, a better relationship between Mama and Daddy is necessary. The children were not listening to their father, and the mother used an authoritative tone, making it seem as if they were not in an equal relationship but rather a parent-child dynamic.
Father revealed, "In fact, I feel like there is no place for me at home." Despite this, he seemed to believe that alleviating the child's distress was the priority. Dr. Oh Eun-young pointed out, "The relationship between the couple resembles a parent-child relationship. Because of that, it seems the children view their father as just another child, rather than the eldest."
In one solution, 'Dad jumping bungee', Father mustered up courage. He shouted, "Kids! I will be a stronger and braver daddy!" Slowly, the child, who is practicing distancing from Mama, admitted, "I love you too, Daddy! I won't be angry!"
[Photo] Channel A's 'golden child'
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