The video shows a trend: kids as young as 10 to 14 are at risk more and more. Often what seems like a thing to grown-ups. Like not getting a mobile phone or a bike. Can feel like a huge loss to a child.
Key Things That Influence This Trend
Brain Development and Early Training: A childs brain grows based on what they experience when they're young. If a child always gets what they want away they might have trouble learning to wait and be strong.
Impatience and Wanting Things Now: In a world where everything happens fast kids might get used to getting answers. Rewards right away. When they have to wait or are told "no " they might not know how to deal with it.
What Society Expects: As kids grow up they often take these expectations into the world. If things don't happen fast for them like they did at home it can make them very frustrated and feel hopeless.
The Importance of Teaching Kids Emotions
Teaching kids how to deal with disappointment and wait for what they want isn't about being mean. It's about helping them build up strength to handle lifes challenges.
- Setting Boundaries: Saying "no" or "not now" gently helps kids learn they can get through a moment of wanting something without getting it right away.
- Encouraging Kids to Talk: Make a space for kids to say how they feel, no matter how small their problems might seem to you.
- Modeling Strength: Show kids how you handle when things don't go your way in your life.
Conclusion
The increase in these incidents is a warning, for all of us. By understanding how important it is to teach kids emotions and help them be strong we can help our kids develop the strength to face lifes ups and downs with hope and confidence.
If you or someone you know is struggling please get help from a professional. There are resources available and you don't have to face this alone.