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Problems with children

The school psychologist cannot replace family therapy.

Problems with children

"The child often becomes the 'carrier' of the family's problems rather than the cause of them." – Milan School

Parents struggling with their children’s behavioral or emotional problems (such as aggression, depression, anxiety, or school difficulties) often seek help from a family therapist or are usually referred to one by the school psychologist. These problems require working with the whole family, but there are also issues (such as autism, psychotic disorders, speech difficulties, etc.) that require specialized individual work with the child provided by other professionals—psychiatrists, speech therapists, and others.

Very often, parents want the therapist to “fix” the child without realizing the impact of the broader family relationship context that creates and maintains the problem. Family therapy allows them to see the interconnections and the “whole picture,” and to mobilize their efforts and imagination toward a variety of solutions they may not have considered before.

School-related problems

School-related problems are particularly complex because parents face the challenge of balancing two roles: understanding their child’s difficulties while also meeting the demands of the educational system. If parents side entirely and one-sidedly with either the child or the school, the consequences are rarely positive. Therefore, all parents must learn to maintain this delicate balance between school, child, and parent for the entire twelve years of education.

School-related issues

One of the most serious challenges is school aggression, which must never be underestimated—whether it is physical, verbal, or takes the form of cyberbullying on social media. For adults who have long left school behind, such experiences may seem distant or insignificant, but for adolescents, they often feel like the very center of their universe.

It is essential for parents to dedicate time and attention to listen to their children’s experiences, avoid dismissing their emotions, share similar experiences from their own childhood, and offer full support against any form of violence. If communication between parent and child becomes strained or ineffective, it is critical to intervene early—before the child turns to harmful substances or seeks a false sense of belonging among street peers.