Ragging in Engineering Colleges: How Can I Help My Daughter?

Ans: Dear Vaishali,
If she is genuinely unable to manage, there is not much that you can do. You may want to go live with her for a few weeks to help her get to a better mind space but this is not a permanent solution.
Do fond out from her if she is trying to run away as she finds the course hard or is it that she simply misses home. Both cases will lead to academic pressures. Try speaking to the faculty at the college and taking advice from the counselor there as well. It will give you an idea as to what is exactly going on and how as parents you can step in and help.

All the best!

Ans: Hello Sir/mam,
Please look for counseling from a professional psychologist.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
What will the police do in this regard? Your sister's daughter doesn't need anyone shouting at her. She needs someone to hear her and help her through what she is going through.
She needs the attention of a psychiatrist. Kindly do not delay this matter.

All the best!

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
It has been a very disturbing incident indeed and as parents it can set off a string of thoughts on children's safety.
As parents what can be done is:
1. Reassure your child that whatever the situation, you are there for them! Just knowing this can ease them in terms of having an open channel of communication with you.
2. Also, being in touch with them not just out of worry BUT to genuinely inspire them can keep them in a motivated space.
3. A semblance of a schedule of visits from either side will ensure that they are always connected with family
4. Encouraging them to pursue cultural events/sports will give them a chance at being in larger groups so they never feel lonely or can't be singled out
5. If your child is someone who is quieter and prefers to be by themselves most times, have regular conversations with them.

There's only so much that you can do as a parent; but I firmly believe and have seen in my experiences while working with youngsters: The ones who have strong family support usually seem to most likely struggle less through these unknown challenges.
And one more thing: Tell them as often as you can: You are loved!

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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