Separation anxiety is a negative emotional experience when children leave their mothers. When the closest person disappears from sight, the child will suddenly feel uneasy and express his anxiety by shouting and calling for the appearance of his mother. Most children will obviously show this kind of separation anxiety at seven to eight months, and some children even earlier.

Causes of separation anxiety

1. Changes in environment and living habits.

From the unrestrained home to the kindergarten, the baby's psychology changes greatly in the environment, and it is difficult to adapt for a while. At the beginning of entering the park, children are not used to the fixed living system. In addition, the diet and drinking water in kindergarten are different from those at home. Some children have developed a bad eating habit of picky eaters and partial eclipse at home.

2. Stranger teachers and classmates

At the beginning of children's enrollment, the teachers and friends they meet are all unfamiliar faces, which easily makes children feel insecure. Children can't get one-on-one or even several-on-one meticulous care and care like at home. So some children will feel at a loss at the beginning of entering the park.

3. The influence of family education and the doting of parents

Practice has proved that families that pay attention to the cultivation of children's independent ability, encourage children to explore new environments and play with new partners have shorter adaptation period and fewer emotional problems. However, it takes a long time for children from families who spoil and love but do everything.

4. Personality and experience

Studies have proved that children who are separated from their parents before entering the park are more likely to adapt to kindergarten life. Outgoing, lively and bold children are more likely to adapt to kindergarten life than introverted, quiet and timid children.

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