Childhood fears
Childhood fears
Children's fears permeate the lives of babies along andin the cross. But, many fears with age pass without a trace, and have under themselves unfounded soil. In the first years of life, the child is afraid of loud sounds, sharp cries, large animals. This behavior is natural, since the baby is studying what is happening around him. He needs to figure out who is his enemy and who is his friend.
Sometimes fears are transmitted from mother to child. Not realizing that the child feels the excitement of the mother, the mother behaves unnecessarily emotionally at the sight of thunder and lightning or other factors.
The most common are the fear of darkness,loneliness, closed space. Thus, fear is inevitable, since it is a protective function of the body. If you do not fight with them, they can lead to violations of the daily routine, which can not, will not affect his health.
Also, the leading child fear is negativeexperiences that the kid saw, and they firmly settled in the mind. This can be a quarrel between the parents or an accident. But, the strongest fear at all times for a child is the fear of parting with his mother. If parting is inevitable, then leave the child for a little while. A long separation from the mother can cause depression and nervous disorders in the child. At first, he can stop eating, sleep is disturbed and there may be deviations in the child's development. For example, such situations can arise when the mother leaves for work.
How to behave in this situation? Never force a child to overcome fear, the reaction can be unpredictable. Time will pass, and the child will laugh at the fears experienced. Of course, do not laugh, because you are injuring the child. It will close from you.
Support is very important in any case. Let the kid feel your support. But, if your case is delayed, and the condition of the child is aggravated, be sure to consult a specialist who will consult you.
Older children can recommend the followingmethod. Put in front of the child a paint and a pure paper. Ask the child to draw his fear. Let him tell how he imagines himself. Art therapy is the leading among the various technologies.
The kid is happy to agree to such an experiment. By the color of the drawing, one can judge how much fear has formidable outlines. Lighter tones indicate that fear does not have a permanent form, and soon the child will cope with it. With drawings of black and blue shades you need to be on your guard. With the anxiety of the baby you will need to work.
