I guess. I have to wonder how self absorbed the parents are not to see their kids are messed up.
Case in point: my daughter and a neighbor’s son were both diagnosed with a learning disability that affected memorization and reading. Because of my prior mental health issues, I was accepting of the diagnosis. We hired a specialist to give a second opinion. We worked with the schools to help our daughter.
My neighbor was one of those “buck up and try harder” guys. His son was special and could not possibly have any problems. He got no help.
My daughter just graduated from college and has started her physician’s assistants program. His son lies around the house, drunk, and unable to get anything but a minimum wage job—because he never learned the skills to adapt.
My point is that when people who know, tell you your kid is messed up it is wise to at least listen and get another opinion.
Well certainly. That’s a given.