Comedian Kang Jae-jun and Lee Eun-hyung shed tears as they expressed their worries about their son Hyun-jo's language development delay. The realistic concerns they face in parenting and the expert's diagnosis have drawn the attention of many parents.
On the 3rd, a video titled 'Hyun-jo... What kind of child are you?' was posted on the YouTube channel 'Gi-yu TV'. In the video, the couple invited a child psychology expert to their home to conduct a thorough check on their son Hyun-jo's developmental status and to consult about their ongoing parenting concerns.
Kang Jae-jun expressed, "I've heard many people say that Hyun-jo's speech is a bit slow, which worries me," raising questions about his developmental process compared to his age. In response, the expert emphasized, "Eye contact is key in interactions with the child" and advised that "Hyun-jo has a strong tendency to deeply engage with preferred objects, so increasing the frequency of eye contact, which is the foundation of social skills, will enhance interactions."
Lee Eun-hyung shared her concern that Hyun-jo does not make eye contact with his parents often and deeply resonated with the expert's analysis. In particular, she expressed, "I felt a sense of guilt that Hyun-jo's slow speech might be due to my parenting style," and ultimately showed tears, evoking sympathy.
However, the expert's diagnosis was positive. The expert reassured the couple, stating, "Hyun-jo's interaction skills are quite good, and he shows high levels of independent behavior and gross motor development." The previously concerning language development was also noted to be low compared to other indicators, but it is not at a 'borderline' level, suggesting that rather than worrying, it is important to gradually change the interaction methods and adopt a patient attitude.
Additionally, the expert analyzed that "children like Hyun-jo, who have a strong tendency to focus on specific interests and repeat them, may forget to speak while concentrating." The advice is to communicate at the child's pace rather than pressuring them, understanding the child's temperamental characteristics.
This video, which contains the realistic concerns of novice parents Kang Jae-jun and Lee Eun-hyung along with the expert's warm advice, provides great comfort and empathy to viewers who share similar parenting worries.
