This year, the thought of returning to school may have caused children to be excited and worried, as the pandemic process continues all over the world and in our country. Especially children who are emotionally sensitive, have problems in social relations, and have academic learning and attention problems may have felt this anxiety more intensely.
Situations where children may feel anxiety with the opening of schools;
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Feeling insecure at school due to the ongoing pandemic process.
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Not being able to feel ready for the new education and training program academically.
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Not being able to master the technological knowledge required for distance education.
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In the curriculum have performance anxiety about the lessons in the course.
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Concerned about following teachers' instructions in distance education.
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Long time away from school Worrying about having problems in friendships after their stay.
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Concerned about their own health because some children at school do not comply with the measures taken against the pandemic.
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Fear of contracting COVID-19.
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Concerned about family members getting sick
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Illness or illness that may occur in the family worrying about facing situations such as death.
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN FOR BACK TO SCHOOL?
Make you feel that you are with your child during the distance education process. Share this process with him. Create a program together. Have daily conversations with him after distance learning. Explain that he needs to be prepared for the changes that may be related to education due to the uncertainty of the pandemic process.
Ask what worries him. Have her voice her concerns about COVID, exams, or the start of school. For example, ask questions such as "What measures should be taken to cope with COVID-19". Support your child to develop problem-solving skills in the face of unexpected events. Concerns Explain that it is normal.
Do not view technology as part of digital education. Take care to develop your computer skills in a way that can support your child. Support your child when he or she has a problem with technology during the distance education process. Be a guide about the measures to be taken in the face of negative situations such as cyberbullying.
Try to set your child's biological clock according to the school system. Support him to go to bed and wake up at appropriate times. Help him obtain the necessary tools and materials for the school.
Take care to be more understanding towards adolescents. Be aware of their socialization needs. Since March this year, staying at home has negatively affected adolescents emotionally. Therefore, allow them to spend time with each other on the phone and on social media at certain times.
WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD IS ANXIETY?
Many of his friends also have anxiety about returning to school. Explain how she feels and that it is normal to feel that way. Make sure your child feels ready to listen. get help.
WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOURSELF AS A PARENT?
Do not disrupt your daily routines . Try to balance your physical and emotional needs for survival. Turn the time you stay at home into an opportunity. Get yourself a hobby.
Be aware of your own feelings and reactions to the pandemic. Be careful not to project your own anxiety onto your child. How worried are you? How flexible are you?
Do not compare your child's anxiety with your own anxiety. Do not judge him if his thoughts about the pandemic do not match your thoughts. Avoid making uncontrolled conversations in front of your child. It is right to feel no anxiety as well as to be extremely anxious. It is not an approach. Your child's ability to stay calm and adapt to changing conditions depends on your approach.
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