I often hear stories from parents of kids who have just entered kindergarten and they are coming to counseling for the first time because of their child’s classroom behavior. The child’s parents knew that there were concerns from an early age, but many well-meaning people told them that their child would “grow out of it” and to not be concerned because it’s “just a phase” or the child was just acting like children are supposed to act.
While some children do go through challenging phases that don’t require therapy, most children who have concerning behavior at an early age have those same behavior concerns—only intensified—by the time they reach kindergarten.
If you are concerned about your child’s behavior, it’s best to look into counseling to resolve the issues now instead of hoping that they will “grow out of it,” because so much valuable time can be wasted during the waiting phase. The cost of counseling for a young child is significantly lower when it is addressed early, compared to the cost of counseling later, when the behaviors have become more intense and solidified into the child’s way of living.