Children are exposed to a barrage of emotions since their childhood, some of them confuse them, and some make them happy, while some sadden them. They will learn to cope with their feeling as they grow old, but it is necessary to guide their thoughts and their thinking process in the right direction, so that they don't keep wandering.
We as kids always needed our parent's attention, and affection. Similarly we should never ignore the kids and their feelings, the child should be given a chance to express his or her feelings and feel comfortable to tell their opinion.
They must not be ignored, instead given a patient ear to all their views. Unless we don't broach up the topic about the reason for a particular reaction of the kids or why they are unhappy or sad, they will not talk it out. Due to which they build a wall around themselves where through which no one can enter.
Try and give them a helping hand and be there like a pillar of support, give them the confidence that we will always be there for them come what may. Remember while allowing them to cope with their emotions, a little discussion and motivation would do wonders to their self esteem.
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