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Parent here. A friend of mine has a son who is interested in Engineering at Princeton and asked if the different majors within the engineering school have different “feels” to them. For example, do some feel more like a grind, or more laid back, or more intense? Do some feel more collegial or competitive than others? Do some have more approachable professors? Are some more or less “math heavy.” Do the students in some seem significantly more or less happy or stressed out than in others?
Are there generalizations about the different majors that seem to be based in reality for many/most students?
“Situationally specific dysregulation"?
A friend’s child (9 years old), has frequent, severe regression and tantrums that can last all day, but only when parents (especially mother) is around. This never happens at school or when child is on play dates without parents there. It’s nearly constant when she is at home and at most family events. It seems to be markedly worse when her mother is there. (Note: I am in no way whatsoever blaming or her mother for whom I have the utmost respect and compassion!). It began at around age 4 and got markedly worse when her first sibling was born and even worse when second sibling was born. It is debilitating for her and her whole family now. She has not been diagnosed with anything (yet) but someone recently mentioned something called “situationally specific dysregulation.” The fact that it has gotten increasingly worse with the birth of each sibling makes it seem like some sort of attachment related anxiety disorder. I have seen the behavior firsthand and it’s so severe (she turns into a full on toddler - including her voice). It is amazing to me that it never happens at school or on play dates.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?