It’s so sad to see all these children walking around with hardly any ambition nor gusto like there used to be. Unfortunately, I
watch it on the daily with my own child. It seems like grounding them or taking stuff away don’t work anymore. It also seems their actions grow numb because all the negativity that surrounds them that became normalized somehow! I feel that this is creating a bigger issue for them later in life bottling all this stress and anxiety up! Times have changed and I understand the times of jumping on your bike and taking off for a few hours to let of steam or vent is not a thing most do anymore. The times of “come home when the streetlights come on” or “better check in every couple hours” is far and few in between now because you don’t want something to happen to you loved ones! We have tried to relief stress in our house with rewards, going somewhere fun, or fun activities and maybe even coloring/drawing with our son. If they keep this all in it will grow into a sort of (demon) that is hard to get rid of and the simplest task and/or chores will be a struggle. It hurts so much when they lash out when you get to that point of having to punish them and they start crying and say, “I am not happy with myself, just give me away”!
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I really liked your article. on one hand, I was expecting a lot more info but I really like the effect of the short honest approach it really was different and it stirred emotion and provoked thought. I don’t know if that was planned or not, but the shortness of it really worked somehow. I have raised a kid with major mental health issues it s been the hardest thing you could imagine. living in fear for your child every day year after year is not something I’d wish on anyone. If all your article does is make someone think and pay attention then it will be having a very positive effect. I loved it. thanks for your honesty and for sharing some of your personal story.
I have been expressing more and because his counselor is saying it becoming a pandemic. My wife works in the health care field and deals with insurance, and she says her calls consist of about � for children. It is hard trying to prepare them for the future anymore. I appreciate the kind words and I kept it short on this one because I touch more on it in another POST. You can check that 1 out if you want the link is below!
Tips For Bettering Mental Health Through Exercise! – Outdoor Activities (outdooractivitieskids.com)
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