What types of questions do parents ask counselors?
When parents visit a counselor for the first time, they may often ask these questions: 1. Why isn’t there a quick answer to my child’s problem? It would be wonderful if there was a quick answer. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers. Every child is unique. Both family values and history play important roles in how a child grows and develops. It takes time to address each childs complex situation. And, the solution must make sense to you after taking time for careful consideration. 2. Why do I have to talk to a counselor? Shouldnt my child be the one seeing a counselor? That may happen later on. Helping children often starts with helping parents. That may involve understanding how you, as parents, are doing. It may also include understanding how you (the parents) were raised and understanding your own early life experiences. 3. Should both parents be present? Or is one enough? Both, if possible. Sometimes you both may have the same perception of your child, and you may not have reali
