Topic - Immaturity. When parents of children and young teens describe them as “immature”, I ask them to tell me what they see.
Typically, their kids act younger than their age peers and struggle to cope with disappointment and changes. They deteriorate into regressive behaviors such as meltdowns and bedwetting that are unexpected for their age.
They need a lot of reassurance, lack confidence and seem insecure. Parents question the reasons for these struggles and what they can do to help their kids “grow up”.
The reasons for these behaviors can be found in their child’s neurology. In the absence of abuse or serious trauma, it’s likely their kids have developmental disorders related to a genetic disorder, autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia and language processing disorders.
A comprehensive evaluation to determine the nature of the problems is the first step toward having reasonable expectations and helping your child.
