Counselling psychologist Sule Joseph is advocating for the implementation of psychological testing on children during the early stages of primary school. Joseph emphasizes that, akin to medical testing, psychological assessments should be conducted to provide schools with insights into the emotional temperament and personalities of children.
During an appearance on the Minority Report, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, Joseph, specializing in child and family therapy with a focus on high-risk behavioral issues, emphasized the importance of understanding children’s emotional and cognitive profiles. Having extensively collaborated with schools nationwide, he expressed the need for a proactive approach to address concerns related to emotional and cognitive abnormalities in children.
According to Joseph, conventional psychology suggests that a child’s core values are established by the age of seven or eight. By incorporating psychological testing at an early stage, schools can gain a comprehensive understanding of each child’s personality, enabling the development of tailored teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
Joseph highlights the potential benefits of early psychological testing, indicating that schools would be better equipped to determine effective disciplinary tactics based on an understanding of each child’s unique personality. This proactive approach aims to foster a supportive learning environment that considers the emotional well-being of students.
