Middle Schooler's Extreme Behavior Raises Concerns of Teen Depression on 'My Golden Kids'

A single father's struggles with his rebellious middle school son will be featured on the upcoming episode of Channel A's 'My Golden Kids,' airing today, the 19th. The episode tackles the poignant question: 'Is my middle school son, who uses extreme language, possibly suffering from adolescent depression?'

The father, raising three children as a single parent, expressed his deep concern over his eldest son, a second-year middle school student. The boy isolates himself in his room, repeatedly resorting to extreme verbal outbursts and distancing himself from the family, leaving his father worried about the underlying causes.

Pre-released footage shows the father gravely examining his son's report card, discovered in the boy's room. When called to the dining table to discuss his grades, the son's demeanor quickly darkens. Highly sensitive to academic performance, he avoids his father's questions about his grades, turning away from him.

Initially unresponsive, the son suddenly hides the report card under the desk and tears it apart. The conversation rapidly escalates into an emotional confrontation, with the son uttering extreme remarks. As the father presses further, the discussion veers off-topic from grades into an unexpected direction.

The family engages in hurtful exchanges, with the son eventually making unforgivable statements. In a shocking turn, he glances towards the kitchen, seemingly searching for something, and then rises, heading towards the knives, startling everyone present. Observing the son's distress, Dr. Oh Eun-young warns that the father must implement 'this' specific approach for his son's well-being.

My Golden Kids is a popular South Korean reality television series that provides parenting advice and solutions. Hosted by expert Dr. Oh Eun-young, the show features families facing various child-rearing challenges. It aims to offer practical guidance and support to parents navigating difficult situations with their children.