Patient's question:
My daughter is already fourteen years old this year. Previously, her school life was quite normal, and she had no problems getting along with her classmates. But recently, I often see her talking on the phone for a long time. When I ask who she is talking to, she says it's a classmate. However, I also noticed many letters hidden in her room, and the names on them clearly indicate they are from boys.What kind of assistance is needed: Hello, I'm worried that my daughter might be dating early. As a parent, what should I do?
Doctor's answer:
I feel that it is still important to focus on maintaining good communication with the child. If communication was poor in the past, then efforts should be made to improve it; if communication was good before, but the child is unwilling to talk about this matter with you, then efforts should be made to encourage the child to express her feelings actively. At this time, what parents need to do is first to accept everything the child is currently going through, stand in the child's perspective, and stand on the level of agreement, to experience the child's inner world, to sense the child's joys, sorrows, and emotions. At this point, parents need to learn to listen, listen attentively, allowing the child to express her emotions and feelings freely and openly.