The 'training couple' drew attention due to the temperature difference in how they treated their first child with autism spectrum disorder.
On the 9th, the MBC entertainment program 'Oh Eun-young Report - Hell of Marriage' featured a wife who constantly watched her husband and acted according to his instructions, along with a passive and ineffective husband who was frustrated with the 'training couple'.
The wife took their three children to the playground. While the wife was watching the second child, the first child with autism spectrum disorder suddenly left the playground. The wife followed the first child quickly. The wife already seemed tired and murmured, 'I want to go home.'
The wife grabbed the clothes of the first child, who kept disappearing, and led them home. While the wife was guiding the second child who was falling behind, the first child ran ahead without looking. The first child ran at a very fast pace. The wife appeared unable to keep up with running with the second child. The first child quickly made it to the busy road, causing everyone to worry.
The wife, back home, focused again on preparing the family meal. She expressed that the first child had not received proper treatment at the development center, but the husband lightly ignored her and grabbed a bottle of alcohol. In fact, the wife cried due to the difficult situation on the way home from school. She explained that there was no one to take care of the first child, saying, 'As he becomes a second grader, he is struggling to adapt to a new environment. I'm sad that my son seems to have become an object of avoidance.' The wife wanted to share this matter with her husband, but he still responded insensitively.
The wife wanted to send the first child to a special school quickly, but the husband was relaxed. The wife said she had no intention of sending the first child to a regular school, even at the risk of exposure to danger. The husband expressed a different value system, saying, 'It’s frustrating. A treatment drug will come out soon.' The wife asked, 'If a drug comes out, will you give it to him?' and the husband boldly replied, 'What kind of nonsense question is that? Even if I have to sell my soul to the devil, I will have to give it to him.'
Watching the video, Oh Eun-young noted, 'Even if parents love their children, there are tough times. Saying it’s difficult doesn't mean love diminishes. I am curious about the husband; does he think that depression is due to a weak mind or will?' The husband replied, 'Wouldn't it get better if the mental strength increases?' In response, Oh Eun-young pointed out that his comment represents the most common prejudice associated with depression.
Oh Eun-young advised, 'We need to understand more about autism spectrum disorder. We should carefully choose the attending doctor. I mentioned treatment drugs, but there is still no drug that fundamentally treats it. There are drugs that help alleviate symptoms and assist in treatment. It is necessary to seek help.'
[Photo] MBC 'Oh Eun-young Report - Hell of Marriage'
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