Question
My son has been obsessed with a certain Japanese manga since junior high school, which contains explicit and vulgar content. I only discovered this recently. He used to have excellent grades in elementary school, but now his grades are plummeting. Is there anything I can do to help him get out of this situation?
Answer
I’m happy to help. You mentioned that your child has been obsessed with a certain Japanese manga since junior high school, and the content contains explicit and inappropriate elements. First, we need to understand if your child has an interest in art or drawing. If he has a talent for drawing, perhaps you could consider letting him learn art as well, which is another way to achieve success. Not all children have to achieve their potential through learning cultural courses; children with artistic talent can also succeed. In this case, you can respect his choice. Regarding the inappropriate content in the manga, you should have an in-depth conversation with your child. High school students already have a certain level of judgment, and having an honest talk with him about the impact of these inappropriate elements will help him learn self-control.