In an era where online games have become a trend of entertainment, an indispensable part of life for many young people. For them, it is also a place to express themselves, socialize, and connect with friends, especially for those who lack many relationships in real life.
In such circumstances, a girl named Liu Zhi, 16 years old, lives in Zhejiang with her grandmother for many years and rarely stays with her parents. Both of her parents are successful and busy with work, so they seldom have time to pay close attention to their child. Recently, during a family gathering, Liu’s father, upon discovering that she had secretly topped up her game account, could not contain his anger and exploded with a few scolding remarks.
Being more sensitive to her parents’ criticism, Zhi almost said nothing. She remained silent, ate little, and sat alone in her room. However, she wanted to rebel. Taking the excuse of going out to buy food, Zhi left home and bought a train ticket from Zhejiang to Shanghai.
After noticing her long absence, her mother panicked and hurried to the police station to report her missing. With timely assistance from the police, the 16-year-old girl was found safe. In light of the situation, the police carefully comforted her and provided positive guidance, encouraging her to return home.
The police also communicated with the parents, emphasizing that educating teenagers should focus on guidance, paying attention to communication methods, and avoiding exacerbating conflicts. The whole family sighed in relief, but they were also shocked by the incident. Zhi’s relatives expressed to the rescue team: “Thank you! Thanks to you, my daughter was found safe. In the future, we will pay more attention to how we communicate with our children.” After that, the girl returned home with her parents.
Following the incident, Zhi’s family decided to take her to see a psychologist for treatment. Meanwhile, her parents also enrolled in parenting skills classes in the digital age.
In reality, many parents today are too busy or lack the skills to listen and understand their children. When their children make mistakes, they often resort to extreme reactions such as hitting, scolding, and prohibiting, instead of calmly seeking to understand the underlying causes. This makes children feel abandoned, unloved, and can easily lead to negative thoughts.
Additionally, gaming is not inherently bad, but uncontrolled play can have serious consequences. Instead of completely prohibiting, parents should set reasonable gaming limits with their children, clearly explain the value of money, and teach them how to manage their personal finances.
According to News.QQ