Reading your article, I am reminded just how easy it is for parents to slip into a “fix-the-child” mentality. Yet, your central point rings true: children rarely act out in isolation. From my Family Wellth Management perspective, a child’s distress often reflects deeper systemic imbalances—shifts or tensions that involve every member of the household.

Children need strong familial scaffolding—a system that is conscious, caring, and collaborative. Your call to “fix yourself and your marriage first, parents” aligns perfectly with the Family Wellth Management framework. By courageously examining where the family can grow, you not only support your child’s well-being but elevate the collective “wellth” of everyone involved.