Many children there is the fear of those or other things. Fear can be both early and later in life. This may be a fear of the dark, water, spiders, strangers, car.
Among the plurality of detskih fears, there is a fear in the vehicle. What to do and how to overcome it? First you need to understand why a child was afraid.
The causes of children's fear can be more
One fear conceals another. For example, it may be claustrophobia or being next to strangers. This fear is based on previously lived experience. Watch the kid, analyze his behavior.
The peculiarity of temperament. Perhaps the child just need more time to get used to the car. During the movement of the window rapidly flashing images. This can be annoying and disorienting child.
Negative experience. If a child saw the accident or he was a party to it, then he may develop a fear of cars.
Imprint of fear of parents. If you do not like traffic and fear of the tim, then the child may behave well.
3 ways to fight fear
Do not limit the travel of a baby in the car. The psyche of children is plastic, it is developing rapidly. Understand the reason for fear of trips in the car (you may need specialist advice) and child support in the fight against his fear.
We explain. If a child is afraid of movement and speed, it is necessary to explain to him that there is nothing to worry about. Can help children buy a bright car. So, it will be easier to overcome your fear.
Distracted. Going on a trip, take it with as many toys and books to distract the child from the road. Tell your child about how there was a first transport. Show encyclopedia, vivid pictures, cartoons.
Earlier, we wrote about Why sleep in the car is dangerous for the child.
