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My son is becoming shy and sensitive
My son who is 3.7 years old is becoming shy in school that he is not talking with others. We are afraid that he is becoming more sensitive that if anyone is scolding then crying a lot for scolding but not for not getting what he wants.
How do I change this behaviour of him.
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3.7yrs means he is still very very young. So there is no need to worry so much. He is still understanding his surroundings, adapting to the new world and situations around him. As long as you don't see behavioral disturbances or receive complaints from school, you can rest and give him time.
The fact that he is crying while getting scolded but not when he gets what he wants, that seems like a learnt behavior. He has seen this or learnt with practice through his own past behavior and the response he received from people around him (reinforcement vs punishment)
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Take it easy. Monitor his behaviors. Do not encouarge his crying/ any disruptive behavior but do not resort to any physical punishment. And keep communication open!
Engage him with friends, taking him to out to play and such activities.
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Hi,He may be having some anxiety issues.
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Consult a psychologist for assessment.
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought a complex array of challenges which had mental health repercussions for everyone, including children and adolescents. Grief, fear, uncertainty, social isolation, increased screen time, and parental fatigue have negatively affected the mental health of children.
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For how long has your son been feeling shy in school and not talking with others. You are also worried about your son becoming more sensitive. It is necessary to determine what could be the reason for your son to feel shy in school.
Consult a psychologist and explain about your son becoming shy in school. Your son is very young. You can ask his teacher about whether there is a change in his behaviour in the classroom. It is also important to know if something is bothering him and if there is any change in his behaviour at home.
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Consult a psychologist
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Create a warm and caring atmosphere for your son at home. Give your son time to open up. It is important to for you to feel calm and enjoy spending time with your son.
Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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I feel post pandemic children are reacting in several different ways to the new atmosphere. I feel that we should not use labels as "shy" too early. You can observe a child a little more in school, home and outdoor settings too.
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Few steps that can help you are:
1. Speak to the child more about things he likes.
2.Encourage him to talk about his day at school ( get him started by telling about your own experiences, ask him what he likes, does not like)
3. Given the age of the child, reinforce small good behavior actions too by appreciating it.
4. Arrange play time for him to interact more with other kids.
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Be cautious that if we give too much attention to a good or bad trait ( eg: shyness), it increases in children .So try to normalise the situation and help him cope gradually .
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He needs therapy and counseling
Open environment be more communicative with him..
Tell him to draw more..
Go out with him accompany him
Do positive talks...
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Ms. Kshipra Pathrikar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is important to consult a psychologist (child psychologist) to understand his emotions and feelings. Also, it is important to understand his family and social environment to understand his behaviour changes.
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consult a psychologist
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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
As parents visit/consult a psychological Counselor to understand yourself better and to get a clarity on Parenting..
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Ma’am don’t worry, it’s a time of change for him , you just try to spend quality time with him, try to ask as many questions about school n friends as u can , motivate him to participate in activities. You can discuss the problem with his mother teacher to , he needs motivation Vito boost self concept and confidence
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Wait for 6 month n observing
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Spend time with him
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Ms. Rooplata Bangera
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
As parents you need to build a proper communication with him. He should not feel scared to tell you his problems. He may not be able to effectively describe what he is feeling because he is a kid. Please check if this change in his behaviour is prominent around certain persons or in general. Please check if he is being bullied at school or if anything or anyone is troubling him ar school / home / play area.
There is a possibility that he is finding it difficult to socialise with new people after Covid lockdown. That needs to be resolved too.
Please dont wait for the problem to go away on its own. If not attended now the problem may worsen and become a part of his personality.
Please consult a psychologist to get to the root of the problem and find a resolution at the earliest.
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Please get in touch with me or your nearest psychologist.
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