Child Influencer's Anxiety: A Deep Dive into Separation Anxiety and Family Dynamics

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A second-grade child, known as Geumjok, was seen in tears, unable to part from his influencer mother.

On the 29th, Channel A's 'Parenting These Days - My Golden Kids' featured an influencer mom and a bodybuilder dad raising their second-grade son.

During the episode, Dr. Oh Eun-young observed the child, who was visibly anxious and followed his mother everywhere. She explained, "This is not just simple separation anxiety. It's a childhood anxiety disorder. He possesses all the anxieties a child can have."

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The couple, who met at a gym and now raise two adorable sons, are outgoing, but their son Geumjok avoids eye contact and shies away from others. He even struggles to greet his grandparents. He follows his mom to the gym and her tanning shop.

The mother confessed, "He always wants to be by my side. I'm considering quitting my business out of guilt." Dr. Oh responded, "A second grader should be able to manage their anxiety. His current anxiety level is so high that it's severely affecting his daily life. He shows signs of selective mutism and needs professional help, including medication."

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The mother also revealed, "I'm most anxious before bed. Even when I'm happily lying next to my husband and child, I imagine my child being kidnapped and me chasing after them. These thoughts occur frequently."

Dr. Oh noted, "The mother tries to combat her anxiety through exercise and appearing strong, but it could all unravel with a single trigger. She empathizes with her child's anxiety rather than just understanding it, creating a vicious cycle."

Dr. Oh advised, "If Geumjok doesn't receive treatment soon, he may become overwhelmed by external stimuli and could potentially become reclusive."

Na-yeon Jo, TenAsia Reporter nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr