This story was originally published in the GenZeal feature of LNP on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
By Kyleigh Fineberg ’27
All parents want what’s best for their children. But do all parents know what is best? I believe that therapy should be mandatory for children in their early years, so they can learn how best to manage emotions and feelings.
Kids need to learn about emotions when they are young so they can understand how they work. As children grow into their teenage years, they are going to develop more complicated feelings and emotions.
An article on the Emora Health website states: “Therapy can help (children) develop the tools they need to communicate their feelings … preventing the escalation of mental health issues.”
Development of social skills is fundamental for children in their early years. Therapy can guide kids out of their comfort zones and amplify their social and emotional relationship with others.
“Starting therapy when your child is young can lead to many positive outcomes, including … developing their confidence during social interactions,” the Emora Health website further states.
On the opposing side, many people claim that kids should get a choice, learn agency and learn how to ask for help, rather than being automatically put into therapy. However, young children often don’t know how to ask for help or what specific help they need.
Parents may not know what the best is, but they have a choice to choose the best for their kids. Getting therapy for your children may greatly increase their chances of a higher-quality life and prolonged success.
All Children Should be Provided with Therapy
This story was originally published in the GenZeal feature of LNP on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
By Kyleigh Fineberg ’27
All parents want what’s best for their children. But do all parents know what is best? I believe that therapy should be mandatory for children in their early years, so they can learn how best to manage emotions and feelings.
Kids need to learn about emotions when they are young so they can understand how they work. As children grow into their teenage years, they are going to develop more complicated feelings and emotions.
An article on the Emora Health website states: “Therapy can help (children) develop the tools they need to communicate their feelings … preventing the escalation of mental health issues.”
Development of social skills is fundamental for children in their early years. Therapy can guide kids out of their comfort zones and amplify their social and emotional relationship with others.
“Starting therapy when your child is young can lead to many positive outcomes, including … developing their confidence during social interactions,” the Emora Health website further states.
On the opposing side, many people claim that kids should get a choice, learn agency and learn how to ask for help, rather than being automatically put into therapy. However, young children often don’t know how to ask for help or what specific help they need.
Parents may not know what the best is, but they have a choice to choose the best for their kids. Getting therapy for your children may greatly increase their chances of a higher-quality life and prolonged success.
https://www.emorahealth.com/resources/the-benefits-of-starting-therapy-at-an-early-age
https://mydenvertherapy.com/does-therapy-actually-work-the-surprising-statistics-on-success-rates/#:~:text=The%20Majority%20Benefit:%20Research%20indicates,%2Dbeing%2C%20or%20overall%20functioning
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7973029/#:~:text=By%20contrast%2C%20the%20adolescent%20client,assessment%20%28Strupp%2C%201993%29