Ohiodislover
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My co-worker (male) often talks about the trials and tribulations over raising his 9 yo son. However I don't think it's a normal set of troubles.
The boy is constantly obsessing about death, his own, his parents, etc. The state of the world bothers him. It has gotten to the point that they cannot watch the news because it upsets him so much.
They watched the movie "Nim's Island" and he cried so much when the father was lost at sea that they had to stop watching it. He wants to play sports but is not very good so he obsesses constantly about it. He is a cub scout but is afraid of everything so camp-outs are a nightmare. The parents have to accompany him to everything and constantly reassure him of his worth. The parents are both very well educated, older (50s). The kid is very wan looking with huge dark circles under his eyes. He reminds me of the kid in Sixth Sense.
I am not sure if this is a snowflake or helicopter parent situation but it concerns me when I hear about it.
Poor kiddo. Can you imagine living life constantly afraid of everything? Obsessing about death is NOT typical, especially for a 9 year old kid. I don't think he's a snowflake, I think that child may need help.
I agree. I think this is something that should be addressed with a professional.