The Impact of COVID-19 on our Children, and How to Help them Cope while Keeping them SAFE
COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order have caused unprecedented disruption in the lives and routines of all Malaysians, including our children. Due to concerns about virus spread, we have been forced to endure school closures, movement restrictions and social distancing measures which few of us could have imagined, just a few months ago.
Adults and children alike are likely to feel stressed and overwhelmed by the effects of COVID-19 and the MCO. In addition, parental worries related to money, COVID-19 and work are likely to be sensed by our children, causing them to feel frightened and insecure.
So far, thankfully, children with COVID-19 have generally had mild symptoms. However, the emotional and psychological effects of the disease and social distancing measures can be very significant. Children may behave differently due to stress and worry. Young infants may become more distressed, cry more frequently and want to be held or cuddled more. Toddlers and preschoolers may return to behaviours they have outgrown. For instance, they may have bedwetting ccidents', throw tantrums, have anxiety at being separated from parents or difficulty sleeping. Older children and teenagers too may be affected, and may seem to be more combative, get upset more easily and frequently, and engage in aggressive behaviour or substance abuse. It is important that parents and carers understand the root causes of this behaviour, and also how to help their children cope. Above all, we as parents need to ensure that our children are kept safe from all forms of physical abuse.
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http://www.doktorbudak.com/2020/05/15/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-our-children-and-how-to-help-them-cope-while-keeping-them-safe/
