Young kids with MH problems

[Fabab16]

I am seriously considering removing my daughter from formal education & home schooling with tutors as there seem to be so many children in primary with MH problems. I cannot fathom any 9 year old having anxiety or depression as I personally think it’s a parent’s projection but my child comes from a family with a married mum & dad she’s confident, popular & well adjusted according to her teachers but she’s had problem with a girl who is from an addiction background growing up in a very dysfunctional home who is making her school life less than great, I’ve spoken to school about it but they seem to pander to these children with ‘exceptional home environments’ that was what they said & I’m sick of it. Has anyone else had this issue & decided to home school & how is it working out? Thank you

You sound very judgemental and a bit of a snob

Kids can have MH issues for various reasons including childhood trauma, abuse etc. But also simply because they have a condition (as with adults many MH issues are simply chemical imbalances with the neurotransmitters etc in their brains)

YABU

If a snob is wanting my child to have a positive experience in primary school then yes I am

Give over please, every other child seems to have a MH problem now

This sort of prejudice against mental illness and mental health problems is so sad. Would you have the same lack of compassion if people had broken limbs or heart attacks? Mental illness is every bit as real as physical illness.

If your daughter is getting bullied, the school should have processes they can follow to support her and keep her safe. If they aren't doing that, then that would be a reason to look at escalating your concerns or even moving schools. But don't move her because of your own prejudices.

Over 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. Educate yourself so you can be there if that 1 in 4 is someone you love.