Coronavirus quickly became an epidemic that affected the whole world. As news about the coronavirus increased, children's concerns and questions about the epidemic also increased. It has become inevitable for us to answer children's questions about coronavirus, reduce their concerns and make suggestions for protection.
Things we need to pay attention to as adults;
1- An open and supportive approach where the child can ask you questions about everything. display. This approach will allow the child to easily share their concerns, fears and questions about the coronavirus with you. If the child is not ready to talk about the subject, do not force it.
2- Answer his questions honestly. Children often feel that you are glossing over, not expressing the truth, or they eventually find out. This situation will negatively affect the child's trust in you and the assurances you give in the future.
3- Give explanations to children appropriate to their age, language and development level. Use words and concepts they can understand when explaining.
4- To alleviate the child's concerns, it can be said that the disease is similar to flu, diarrhea and vomiting.
5- Being optimistic after taking the necessary precautions will prevent children from worrying unnecessarily. , is better than causing stress.
6- By giving practical advice to children that they can apply in their daily lives (such as paying attention to hand washing), you can help them protect themselves from the epidemic and make them feel that they are in control.
7- You can help children feel that they are in control when doing the right thing. and help them access up-to-date information. You can benefit from the shares of the World Health Organization and our Ministry of Health.
8- Children may ask you to repeat it many times because they have difficulty understanding and accepting the explanation and information you provide, or to feel safe and relaxed. Do not avoid talking over and over again.
9- Pay attention to the child's thoughts, feelings and reactions and try to understand them.
10- Be reassuring to children, but do not make unrealistic promises. It seems unseen in Turkey. It would be good to make children feel safe at home and at school. If precautions have been taken at home and at school, it will be useful to express these to the child. Ministry of Health and municipality The child can be informed about the prevention activities carried out by the Ministry of Health.
11- Children can be informed that there are many people and institutions that will help people infected with coronavirus.
12- Children can be informed about the subject by their parents and teachers. They listen to their conversations and observe their reactions to coronavirus news. Avoid comments that increase children's anxiety and anxiety.
13- Keep children away from disturbing and confusing videos and news about the disease.
14- Anxiety-related people who experience intense anxiety about the coronavirus outbreak. Get psychological support for children whose daily functions are negatively affected, who have sleep disorders, fears about illness-death, difficulty separating from family members, and unwillingness to go to school.
15- As adults, it can help children cope with stressful events and experiences. and we can reduce the risk of experiencing permanent emotional problems.
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