Visiting Rights at Child Consultation Centers: A Guide for Parents to Protect Their 10-Month-Old Child

Visiting Rights at Child Consultation Centers: A Guide for Parents to Protect Their 10-Month-Old Child

Question from a reader:
My 10-month-old daughter has been temporarily placed in a child welfare center due to our negligence, and I was told that I could have a visit if there is a prospect of her returning home. However, is it really true that there have been no visits at all at any other times? I understand that it may

Navigating Parental Concerns: Managing Night Out Issues with Your 3rd Year Middle School Daughter and Her 18-Year-Old Boyfriend

Navigating Parental Concerns: Managing Night Out Issues with Your 3rd Year Middle School Daughter and Her 18-Year-Old Boyfriend

Question from a reader:
My daughter, who is in her third year of middle school, is dating an 18-year-old boyfriend, and I’m having trouble with her going out late at night. Recently, she came home at 10 PM, only to have her boyfriend come pick her up again and go out. The noise from the car is quite loud, and it’s

Legal Strategies to Address the Problem of Elementary School Students' Ding-Dong Ditching

Legal Strategies to Address the Problem of Elementary School Students’ Ding-Dong Ditching

Question from a reader:
My elementary school daughter is being forced by a classmate to play doorbell ditch every time on her way home from school, and it’s troubling. It seems that her homeroom teacher is aware of the situation, but my daughter has not participated in the doorbell ditching despite being instructed to do so. Nevertheless, that classmate continues to

Nagoya Housekeeper Troubleshooting Guide: How to Identify Reliable Agencies and Solutions

Nagoya Housekeeper Troubleshooting Guide: How to Identify Reliable Agencies and Solutions

Question from a reader:
I had a problem with a housekeeper dispatched from a maid service in Nagoya. I would like to know which country’s agency is responsible for this issue. When I contacted the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Employment Security Bureau, they said they do not get involved in individual cases. The maid service is heavily

The Consequences of Adult Indifference: Lessons from Nakai-san's Experience

The Consequences of Adult Indifference: Lessons from Nakai-san’s Experience

Reflecting on the Indifference of Adults Around Us

I was recently taken aback by a piece of news regarding Nakai-san’s actions. A report was released highlighting the lack of action taken by the adults around him, which has raised serious concerns. Honestly, when I heard this, I felt a deep sense of unease. As someone who is involved in parenting,