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Mental disorder
In Japan's imperial family, concern for Princess Aiko (8) is growing. Their school problems apparently do not end. As can be heard from well-informed circles, the little one should now get psychological help. It looks like Aiko's mental disorder is harder than expected.
It all started a few months ago, when Princess Aiko was reportedly being teased by naughty boys at the public Gakushuin school in Tokyo. Aiko got a stomachache and refused to attend class. When Aiko's parents - Crown Prince Naruhito (50) and Crown Princess Masako (46) - joined in, some of the perpetrators came to another school, other promised improvement and everything seemed to be doing well. The princess reappeared punctually, albeit always accompanied by her mother. However only for a few days. Then another relapse. The private lessons seemed better to her.
Meanwhile, as also reported here, speculation made the round, Aiko would be given to a boarding school in Europe. But the plans broke up. They wanted to give the child another chance. Now, after the holidays, Aiko bravely marched on Mother's hand to school, but then, when she was called in the auditorium to be assigned to a new class, did not let herself be persuaded to come forward. This told parents of classmates. So Masako had to go with her daughter back to the palace, where the family will advise, what to do from now on. Without learning it is not possible. Not even with an imperial princess.
