SCHOOL FOR PARENTS: Kleptomania in children: diseases or problems in education?

Kleptomania refers to pathological mental states. In this case, a person has an irresistible desire to seize other people's things. Kleptoman is enjoying the robbery process, he likes to anticipate what he does. He feels satisfied after getting what he wants.

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Kleptomania is a rare disease that is diagnosed in only 5-10% of the population, but causes the same serious dependence as alcohol or narcotic substances. It is a disorder of habits and cravings. Kleptomania is characterized by pathological theft, from which it is impossible to get rid of oneself.

The kleptomaniac often does not need stolen items. He does not steal money, nor steal clothes to use, that is, he does not steal to satisfy his vital needs. Steal everything that comes to hand. If it's money, then, of course, you'll take possession of the money, but if you see the most interesting thing, for example, a roll of yarn will take it immediately.

How do parents recognize kleptomania?

Look more closely at your daughter or son. Young children with this problem are quite active and emotional, it is difficult for them to sit on the task for several hours or listen to the teacher.

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Sometimes teachers complain to moms or dads that the child is too restless and energetic, behaves aggressively and can not contain emotions. Such symptoms indicate to the parents that it is worth going to a psychotherapist. Maybe this is just a character trait and there is no reason to worry. If there is a problem, it is easier to get rid of it at such an early age.

Causes of the kleptomania in children

It is believed that the main cause of the disease is the lack of serotonin. Brain injuries and psychosis interrupt the nervous system, so the hormone responsible for good mood and positive emotions occurs in insufficient quantities.

SourceThe child has symptoms of depression: sadness, depression, feeling of emptiness. In adolescents, serotonin deficiency may be due to bulimia or anorexia. Such problems often develop in girls who suffer from low self-esteem and the ridicule of their classmates.

Kleptomania can occur in children who are addicted to psychotropic substances or drugs. When the brain is constantly getting used to stimulants, theft becomes another way to get pleasure.

Inadequate education, as the cause of childhood kleptomania.

What makes a seven-year-old boy steal toys or food?

Lack of attention and communication from parents, constant scandals or divorces. The child's psyche is easy to injure, but getting rid of the consequences of severe stress is more difficult.

SourceThe child constantly complains to his mother that she does not pay attention to him. Parents ignore the child's statements or can not communicate that they have to work to buy food and clothing. The girl is offended, steals money, a phone or something else from her mother's bag, to get attention. Immediately doing this is taken into account although they scold him. The child repeats this action when he begins to think again that nobody needs it.

Children with greater excitability are prone to kleptomania. They simply can not control their desires and emotions, are more impulsive and rarely think about the real consequences of their actions.

How to help a child with kleptomania?

Adults who suspect that there is a problem with a son or daughter must realize that kleptomania is a disease. The child can not control his actions, so crying is not the best treatment. The first step is to find the cause.

SourceIf a schoolboy steals to attract the attention of parents, he can try not to get angry and not organize many hours of lectures about the bad actions and the consequences of the theft. Simply ignore the "passion" of the child, treat it with understanding and try to spend the weekend together, communicate more and have fun.

"Constantly praise a son or daughter for any achievement, even insignificant, to raise the child's self-esteem and try not to feel alone and useless. In severe cases, when kleptomania caused prolonged depression, you can not do without a psychologist."

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