Child Genius Faces Communication Challenges: Parents Seek Dr. Oh Eun-young's Guidance

A couple, known for their stunning visuals, sought the help of Dr. Oh Eun-young to address communication issues with their 5-year-old son.

On the October 10th episode of Channel A's 'Parenting These Days – My Golden Kids,' the story of a child with exceptional intelligence but struggles in speech and behavior was shared.

The intelligence test results of the child, revealed during the broadcast, were astonishing. The child demonstrated a vocabulary level in the 'top 1% for language development' compared to peers. However, despite his brilliant mind, his speech was so severely garbled that even his parents found communication challenging.

In everyday videos, the child displayed aggressive behaviors, such as taking his sibling's toys or biting his fingers. The parents eventually opted for 'divided parenting,' caring for the siblings separately. In particular, the observation video showed the father constantly providing hints and answers without giving the child time to solve Lego puzzles independently, leading to the child's loss of motivation and becoming sullen.

Dr. Oh Eun-young, observing this, analyzed the root cause of the child's speech issues, stating it seemed as if 'something' was blocking him. She specifically criticized the father's disciplinary approach, advising that it was akin to 'stealing the child's thoughts.' Despite high intelligence, the child lacked opportunities for expression. Dr. Oh also noted that excessive praise for achievements alone is not beneficial.

Ultimately, the child opened up about his feelings towards his parents' discipline, expressing fear and saying, 'I'm scared, I'll get scolded.' When asked about his wishes, he surprised everyone by asking, 'Can I play with my sibling?'