This certainly is a difficult question. You feel confused about whether your child needs professional assistance. You definitely are not alone.
Many parents wonder the same thing.
It is especially difficult for first-time parents. They have no other children to compare this one's behavior to. Your question is also difficult to answer without more specific details about your child and the situation. There are certain things to consider or guidelines to help decide whether to enter your child in counseling. First, you need to define the problem.