Due to Covid19 measures, more than a third of school-age children around the world were deprived of the opportunity to access distance education. The mobility of children who are away from their peers decreases. As a result, children lose their physical fitness. They show signs of stress during the emotional month. In an online cross-sectional study of approximately 8000 students aged 12-18, it was reported that in China, the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 43%, anxiety symptoms were 37%, and the prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms was 31%. It is emphasized that the risk is higher in children of healthcare workers who are directly involved in Covid19 clinical care. It has been determined that the children of healthcare workers have fears of being infected, separation, and losing their parents. It is known that children of healthcare workers are at high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and conditions.
It is clear that protecting the psychological health of children is extremely important for both themselves and their families. To achieve this, it is necessary to reduce uncertainty as much as possible and increase the perception of competence. In order to achieve both goals, it would be a wise method to adapt the methods used in situations of trauma to the epidemic.
The higher the anxiety level in the family, the more the mother cannot separate from the child, and when a secure attachment cannot be achieved, it may be difficult for the child to separate. Children need to trust. Instead of starting lessons immediately on the first day of school, teachers need to communicate with children and show how much they care and value them.
One of the critical age groups, 0-6 age group, is the beginning children where their thoughts about life are formed. There are features we need to know for this.
This should happen before we start school. Features we expect.
-Ability to use one's native language at a level to be able to express oneself and communicate.
-Have conceptual skills appropriate to one's age.
-The ability to give and maintain attention.
-Ability to distinguish similarities and differences.
-Having manual skills and general coordination.
-Ability to think and decide for oneself.
-Developed self-care skills.
-Ability to comply with social rules.
If you have doubts about whether your child is ready for school, consult a specialist. When children step into a different environment from their family environment, it can cause anxiety due to the innovations and changes it involves. At the beginning of school, children may get lost at school, be afraid of a crowded classroom, or fear that their family may forget them at school. However, while he is at school, he may have concerns about what his family is doing at home, whether he misses him, or what he will do if he comes to the toilet. Again, during this period, having a new sibling stay at home with their family may trigger their anxiety. Moving to a new house, moving to a new city, or a loss within the family are all situations that make adaptation to school difficult. The family's own expectations towards the school were formed as a result of their own experiences. His/her attitude and personality characteristics may also make adaptation to school easier or more difficult. The family needs to know that choosing or preparing materials for school does not mean preparation for school. Because preparation for school requires the child to reach a certain level in terms of social, emotional and academic aspects. Being interested in the child's school life does not only mean supporting him/her in completing his/her homework and complying with his/her responsibilities. It is also necessary to deal with their feelings and memories.
The child's adaptation and success in school
-The child's personality characteristics.
- The family's attitude towards raising children.
-The health status of the child.
-The richness of the social environment in which one lives.
-Or previous school experiences.
-Depends on the child's academic readiness.
-Depends on learning interest and capacity.
In the light of this information, the child should be expected to exhibit behaviors appropriate to his/her developmental level, without overlooking the points that need to be taken into consideration.
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