Question
My child is five years old and speaks clearly most of the time, but has difficulty pronouncing words like ‘four seven.’ He has never received treatment, and I want to know if surgery or speech correction is necessary.
Answer
Parents should create a pleasant and stable environment for children who stutter, completely eliminating their psychological burden and encouraging them to speak more. When a child stutters, parents should not imitate, mock, or excessively focus on their speech defects, nor should they show impatience or rudely interrupt them. Parents should provide more comfort and encouragement to their children and guide them to slow down their speaking pace, lower their volume, and express themselves calmly to build their confidence in overcoming stuttering.