The voice of a child

Observations show that many students, especially those in middle and high school, are gradually becoming accustomed to their parents coming home late or leaving for work early. Family meals are therefore becoming less frequent, replaced by hurried meals or individual schedules.

The lack of family interaction causes some young people to feel lonely, less communicative, and increasingly withdrawn in their daily lives.

Nguyen Minh Khang, a 10th-grade student at the Teacher Training Practice High School (Tam Hiep Ward), shared: “My parents often work overtime, sometimes we only have one or two meals together a week. Many times I want to tell them about school and my friends, but I don't know who to talk to. I just wish we had more time to sit down and talk as a family.”

Beyond the feeling of lacking someone to share things with, some students also reported that their parents' infrequent presence at home makes them more likely to fend for themselves, from studying to daily life. While this helps them become more independent, it also poses a risk due to the lack of timely guidance and reminders from their families.

From the school's perspective, Ms. Tran Khanh Vy, a primary school teacher at Lac Hong Bilingual School (Tran Bien Ward), said: "We have noticed that many students are withdrawn, hesitant to share, or easily affected psychologically when they lack attention from their families. The school cannot replace the role of parents, but it can accompany and support them to some extent."

According to Ms. Vy, the first solution is to strengthen the connection between the school and parents. Through parent-teacher meetings, online communication channels, or private discussions, teachers can promptly understand the students' situation and then coordinate with families to provide support. Even if parents only take the time to have a brief conversation with teachers to understand their children's situation, it will greatly help in supporting them.

In addition, the school also promotes school psychological counseling activities, creating a space for students to share and release their emotions. However, the core solution still lies with the family. Despite busy schedules, parents can still maintain a connection with their children through small actions such as: sharing a meal together, chatting for a few minutes each day, or simply sending a text message to check on them. Even short but consistent acts of care will help children feel loved and supported by their parents.

Le Duy

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202603/tieng-long-cua-con-7fd00ca/