Signs of stress in children

In the 21st century, many people are worried and even stressed out by various things. Many adults envy children's carefree lives, but children can actually feel stressed out or even depressed because of study, life, and even pressure from their parents. If not discovered in time, it can lead to depression, autism, and other consequences. So what are the signs that children are under a lot of stress? Let’s find out together.

1. Unstable sleep

Night time is very difficult for children. Separate young children from their parents and they will naturally feel anxious. In the minds of imaginative school children, closets may be hiding places for monsters and demons. If your child suffers from chronic insomnia, is unwilling to get up in the morning, is listless all day, and often loses temper for no reason, then there must be something bothering them.

2. Excessive worry

It's understandable that children would be afraid of hurricanes after seeing reports of the disaster on the news. Likewise, it is normal for students to dread upcoming exams. But it is abnormal if they are afraid of everyone and everything. The more helpless they feel, the more they are afraid of.

3. Decreased interest in the outside world

Your child suddenly becomes less interested in schoolwork or activities.

4. Great mood changes

The child's attitude and mood change greatly. Examples include irritability, anger, frustration, absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, low mood, or tearfulness.

5. Recurrence of disease

If your child complains of a stomachache or headache but has no outward symptoms, he may be suffering from stress. There was once a child whose parents were getting divorced and who was very anxious. He kept going to the school infirmary for check-ups, saying he had a headache. As a parent, you should take your child to see a doctor even if you suspect he is faking an illness.

6. Lying and cheating

Preschoolers as young as four or five years old sometimes tell lies, but they are usually unaware of the consequences of their actions. They are simply distinguishing what is real and what is fake. Older children may lie even when they are able to tell truth from falsehood, mostly because they are under a lot of stress.

Children around 8 years old are more concerned about everything that happens at school. At 10 years old they have social considerations such as "Do others like me?" Ultimately, they want to please their parents and are worried about disappointing their expectations. They would feel ashamed if they admitted that they had failed to live up to their parents' expectations.