The school year began, so many things yet to come. However, some parents are faced with certain difficulties. For example, what to do if a child is afraid to go to school? In no case should not ignore this problem, as it may in the future cause of mental disorders in children.
Psychologists believe that the rejection of school pupils of the world is often a reflection of the fear of separation. The child subconsciously afraid to leave for a long time with my mother, but to her it feels safe. Sometimes, school phobia fear masks a very specific communication with peers, if they relate to the child aggressive, or, for example, they laugh at him Worries about possible failures in school - another reason constant fear.
Many parents almost from the cradle concerned about the future success of the offspring And the children is a wonderful feeling. And then the school life from the very beginning for them becomes a source of increased anxiety. Often the origins of phobias are not connected with an educational institution. Fears may reflect any circumstances that endanger the child's emotional security: a complicated relationship with his parents, too closed, fenced off from the rest of the world family, divorce, mothers and fathers etc.
One of the causes of the phobia can be a return to school after the long summer break or a change of school, as it is quite a serious test for the child. Here are the simple rules that will help avoid potential problems.
First of all it is important to understand that adaptation must be gradual. If another child yesterday went to bed after midnight and woke up for dinner, tomorrow it will be extremely difficult for him to get up at seven in the morning. The basic requirement for effective student routine of the day - its stability. It is important that the child in time for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at one and the same time, go to bed and get up, go out and do my homework, and so on. This regime in the period of adaptation is a definite signal for the body: "All right, staffing situation, no surprises, you can calm down."
Parents should be prepared for the fact that in the first weeks and months of study is likely to take more control of and assistance to the child, even if he is far from being first-grader. Participation of adults necessary to comply instigated the daily routine in order to set up child on homework, deal with difficult moments in the study may have forgotten for summer. Need more praise, support his efforts and the efforts to have the student enough time to sleep, and walks in the fresh air. But the beginning of the visit special groups as possible is better to postpone for 2-4 weeks, giving the first child to get involved in the study.
As parents it is important to remember that not only kids-graders in the school year get themselves in a different environment. Older students also have to re-pass adaptation, when for one reason or another find themselves in a new class and school.
