With the Corona Virus, which has affected the whole world, starting to spread in our country, fear and anxiety inevitably began to dominate all of us. So how do our children feel when they see adults so worried? Can we provide them with the necessary explanations? Can we explain to them how they need to be protected without scaring them? Let's review together the ways to explain this disease to children without intimidating them or affecting them as negatively as possible.
Your children observe you, the parents, more than you think. Therefore, how you react during this process and being calm and comforting will make your child feel safe.
Remember that your child does not need to know everything about this disease, too much detail may cause new fears to arise. it could be. You should only tell him as much as he needs to know in an age-appropriate manner. The last thing your child needs in this critical period is the fake news, disaster scenarios, and increasing death rates around the world that he will see, listen to, or read on television or on the internet. Be the reliable source of information for them, their parents.
Do not leave their questions unanswered! Ask him about his thoughts about this disease in an environment where he feels safe and you can talk about them while doing an activity he enjoys. If you are faced with questions you are unsure of, you should not lie. Instead, offer to do research together. Explain how you need to be protected and some of the main rules that must be followed in this process. Emphasize the importance of following these rules and that they protect people.
It is very important to protect your own mental health first during this difficult process. If you are not feeling well, you may not be able to help your child adequately. If you think that your fears and concerns are out of your control, it would be useful to consult a specialist.
Such challenging times make us realize how valuable our routine, which we sometimes complain about as "boring", actually is, "of the same things every day" How great it is when we lose what we call " It shows that it is luxury. Hoping to return to healthy days with our boring routine and doing the same things every day as soon as possible.
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