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Suddenly crying at school
In Grade 1, my son cries at school, sometimes without reason, wanting to avoid school. Recently, he's sad before bedtime, saying he dislikes the classroom. Offering a break didn't help, as he still cries at school without explaining why. We had communicated with him, validate his feelingswith his teacher, established a routine. We are confused now as situation is not
improving.
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It is very distressing to see your child not being able to adjust at school and crying.
Pl check if there is any bullying happening.
Get counseling sone for him by the school counselor to find out more causes
Counseling will also include developing skills to handle bullying or any perceived threat in school environment
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In Grade 1, my son cries at school, sometimes without reason, wanting to avoid school. Recently, he's sad before bedtime, saying he dislikes the classroom. Offering a break didn't help, as he still cries at school without explaining why. We had communicated with him, validate his feelingswith his teacher, established a routine. We are confused now as situation is not improving.
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Hi,
. Probably child is going through some sort of low confidence to cooperate with the bigger crowd outside his family circle . There could be other possibilities of his poor adjustment at school , a kind of social anxiety
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Parents should attend Psycho therapy sessions to clarify their handling styles along with the child . A senior Psychologist with proper experience & knowledge of handling such type of children having poor adjustment with school adjustment will resolve the issue .
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Child’s trust & self confidence needs to be motivated with correct advice at the earliest .
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Hi dear,
More information is needed to make a conclusion. Please try to investigate. Is there something that you don't know about your child's classroom? Like, is he a victim of bullying, someone making him bad comments or something else. You need to find the root cause. For proper guidance, consult .
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Hi ,
I understand your son is in grade 1 and is stressed adjusting to change. His form of protest is with tears. The unfamiliar people and routines . This seems to be lingering separation anxiety, but this is completely normal—it could mean that your son has a strong attachment to you - challenge in the classroom.
Identify the Problem that is the most important thing to do , identify the underlying problem.
Consult a Psychologist you will get guidance and direction in managing your son’s emotions .
Consulting will help release your stress as well . A child can tell if you're nervous about school starting, so managing your own stress is a good way to help them feel calm too .
Some suggestions-
Positive Reinforcement, reward the effort . No Bribes .
Talking to him , Knowing exactly what’s coming up helps a child feel more relaxed and prepared , for example - Tell him , ‘We’re leaving now. We’ll see your friends soon,’”
Having a familiar toy can help prevent tears, it helps serve as a distraction and comfort.
Be consistent with drop-off and pickup times , it also helps build up the trust.
Talk to the teacher .
Say your goodbyes and then leave—don’t linger.
A Psychologist will help you manage positively and effectively. .
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Consult a Psychologist.
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Hi It could be sepratio. Anxiety or something fishy in school.need to evaluated
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Please Don't waste time ,go to School & find the exact reason behind his crying ..What exactly happened with him ask his close friends,Teachers ,peons,Bus driver ask anyone who related from his School ... Maybe someone Punished him strictly,Or some other reasons
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Solve his problem & Tell Your child very carefully how you fixed the situation & Now there is nothing for worry ...Prove him Give your time to him & Go to school with him for kind of days & You only pick up & drop him ..When he is stable then relax..
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Handle This situation very carefully don't shouting or beat him ...Ask very carefully to him...
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I understand your concern regarding your son's feelings about going to school and it is challenging as a parent to handle such a situation. Let your son know that it's normal to feel anxious or sad, specially if its a new environment. Try to identify if there are specific reasons behind his dislike for school. It could be related to academic challenges, social interactions, or other factors. Praise and encourage your son when he attends school or faces his fears. Reach out to the school counsellor to discuss the concerns and explore solutions together. Hang in there - Patience and understanding will play an important role in helping him adjust and feel comfortable. All the best!
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Consult a child psychologist or counsellor if required
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Try and make him friends with his classmates outside school environment, so that he gets comfortable seeing them in the classroom.
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Hi,You need to find out the reason behind this behaviour.Seperation anxiety, being a bullying victim, learning difficulties, stress etc.Need more information.
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
We understand as parents it’s difficult to see their children in such situations. There could be several reasons as to why he has is being distant and sad. In such cases it’s best to consult a psychologist, where he might open up and talk about his issues. Play therapy works well with children to untangle their emotions and understand their feelings.
Our clinic is situated in Dwarka and Old Rajinder Nagar. You can visit anytime
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Mr. Vijay Kumar
Counselling Psychologist
30 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Children becoming uncomfortable with the school environment is not very unusual, and from that point of view, I would suggest you not to get worried disproportionately. Children who do not get exposed to social situations in an age appropriate way (like in a nuclear family) could often feel uncomfortable in an environment of people, be it teachers, students of the class or any other situation offering social interaction. Then there are children who are used to parents ensuring that most of their needs are met, without their having to bother how they are being met. Yet another lot of children are the ones who do not communicate much, either because those closer to them have no time to interact or the children have a lot of screen time (mobile phone, computer, TV etc.). I have no idea if your child's environment offers any of these situations. In any case, I would suggest you visit a psychologist (just the parents initially) and discuss the matter with which you are likely to get a fair idea if there is anything really going wrong, and if yes, how to tackle it.
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Ms. Simran Dugar
Mental Health Counselor
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's understandable to be concerned about your son's emotional distress at school. Despite your efforts to communicate with him, validate his feelings, and establish a routine, it seems the situation is still not improving. It's essential to continue being supportive and patient with him. Consider having a more in-depth conversation with his teacher to gain further insights into what might be causing his distress in the classroom. Additionally, consulting with a child psychologist or counselor can be beneficial in understanding and addressing any underlying issues that may be contributing to his reluctance to attend school. With professional guidance and continued support, you can work together to help him feel more comfortable and secure at school.
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Ms. Sheetal Kusumbe
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Thane
Hello,
As a mother your concern is valid and understandable. Grade 1 is a new phase in their school.The timings, set up everything changes from the preschool days.
Every child adapts at their own pace. Some take longer than others.You are already doing your part with the teacher.Keep supporting him strongly and you can let some time go by as the matter is getting attention and focus continuously.
You can explain through stories how a little boy who didn't like school initially, discovered the fun, friends and new learnings and slowly started enjoying his school life.
Be patient and a pillar that you are and shift the focus and go with the flow. You can keep positive talk around the school, acknowledge any small effort by the child towards settling in by praising and positively reinforcing it.
Healthy Happy Parenting!
Feel free to connect for further consultation.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Seek a professional support.
Consult a psychological Counselor to get some clarity and understanding either online or Offline..
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