What's wrong with the child who can't sit still?

Many children have a characteristic, which is their lack of concentration. It is difficult for children to sit in one position for a long time without moving, so it is normal for children to be unable to sit still. However, this inability to sit still bothers many people. As children grow older, their inability to sit still will improve. If this problem persists for a long time, parents should pay attention to it. So what exactly is going on when children can't sit still?

1. Impaired mental development or delayed maturity

These children behave in a childish manner, are clumsy and have poor coordination. The child's mother had more complications during pregnancy or perinatal period.

2. Genetic and quality factors

Many parents of children with ADHD were also hyperactive when they were young; many mothers report that their children were hyperactive in the fetal period, cried a lot after birth, had difficulty sleeping, did not eat well, and were difficult to take care of.

3. Biochemical and metabolic factors

A large number of studies have confirmed that the central monoamine receptors (a type of neurotransmitter that transmits information to the brain and is a chemical substance closely related to mental activity) of children with ADHD are updated more slowly; some studies have also found that metabolic disorders caused by vitamin deficiency or certain food additives or pigments are related to children's hyperactive behavior.

4. Metal poisoning

Lead poisoning is a popular theory, but not all children with the same condition are hyperactive, so this factor needs further study.

5. Social, family and psychological factors

A bad social environment, a broken family, parents with bad personalities, unexpected mental stimulation, etc. can easily lead to children's inattention and hyperactivity.

6. Others

The child has bad habits of discipline and behavior, and has not developed the habit of doing things in a standardized manner since childhood. For example, when eating, the family always feeds the children, while they run around everywhere; they are often disturbed by the surrounding environment, which is noisy. Children's attention is easily distracted.