post five

This week for outside reading i read about separation anxiety. I read the article at http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/separation_anxiety.html. This was all about the separation anxiety in children, the causes, how to prevent it, and what to do when it does happen. Many children develop this disorder. The most common age for it to begin is 8 months old and the peak is at age 12-24 months. When a child is experiencing separation anxiety it could because they are tired, sick, or have experienced a change in their normal routines. The most common symptoms are crying and becoming worried when separated from a caregiver. There are many ways for a parent to deal with this issue. They should always remain calm, and never get angry. The parent should never try to sneak away while the child isn't looking, because this will just upset the child even more when they realize their parent has left. The parent should also try to familiarize the child with their surroundings before leaving. This topic relates to me because when I look back I can remember times I experienced separation anxiety. Whenever my parents would leave me I would cry and give my babysitter a hard time. I would worry my parents weren't coming back. This is normal in children, but it also can become a serious problem, but for the most part it can be controlled. If it becomes too serious a parent needs to see a doctor about it.