Every feeling serves a purpose. Every feeling conveys a message to us. One of our most fundamental emotions, fear serves as a protective signal that we are in danger. When we are in an unclear situation, we experience anxiety. (You can read our articles under the Heltia Blog's "Fears and Phobias" category for additional information on this topic.)
Depending on their developmental phases, children may also experience worries that take on many forms. Children's growth greatly depends on how parents handle this circumstance.
This is why we wanted to provide this article with information regarding children's fears and anxiety. It was created as a manual for parents who wish to support their kids. Have fun reading.
The following are the most typical examples of fear in children:
Sometimes, children fear the dark, being by themselves, using the lavatory or toilet by themselves, and falling asleep by themselves.
It has been noted that young children frequently suffer from separation anxiety and fear being abandoned by their parents or another person with whom they have a close attachment.
In addition to more tangible concerns like thunder or insects, children can occasionally have a dread of invisible entities.
As one ages, the nature of terror evolves. For instance, the nighttime anxieties of a 3-year-old child may differ from those of a 6-year-old.
Sometimes kids are scared about getting wounded.
Concerns about failing may also surface as academic expectations increase.
Adults may find it difficult to relate to a child's anxiety and terror. We could get upset because we believe the child is exploiting his fear. Alternatively, we might unintentionally act in a way that exacerbates the child's anxiety. It is important to keep in mind that, as parents, we must examine our own emotions, ideas, and actions.
Because of their natural need to shield their kids from danger, some parents avoid putting them in stressful circumstances and avoid letting them experience dread or worry. In this situation, the parents will be at rest and the child will typically not experience any difficulties during his or her growth.
Parents, however, are not always able to stop a child's problems from continuing into adulthood. As a result, the child's anxiety rises beyond his control because he does not believe that he can cope with the challenges on his own.
Youngsters imitate the emotional reactions of their parents. As they grow, their parents' lessons teach them what to avoid and what to dread.
Any circumstance when the parent feels afraid makes the youngster feel anxious or afraid.
Children who are raised in this manner frequently experience anxiety. Children of parents who view their children's faults as a catastrophe will inevitably experience anxiety. because kids are always afraid of disappointing their parents. When they fail or make a mistake, they could also experience intense remorse.