Psychologist Sunaina Jain says, Rather than thinking of children s misbehaviors as discipline problems or misbehaviors as deliberate, it s important to see them as communication from the child. Experts say that, given the new reality, a quarter of all kids will experience depression. Parents need to make sure they take a constant measure of their child s emotional pulse. Should Know Emotional anchors are fewer and further between for many kids. In years past kids spent more time with parents, grandparents and neighbors than they do now, says USA Today.
Kids look to parents for emotional support and reassurance.
With the amount of time parents and children spending together on a downward trend, many children are feeling alone isolated. In the past, when Mom and Dad weren t around, grandparent or neighbors were likely to be at arms reach, but not anymore, studies say. Grandparents aren t as accessible and families now move an average of every seven years, compared to every 21 years three decades ago. Adjusting to a new neighborhood every few years makes it more difficult to develop strong and lasting neighborly relations. With the odds of smooth sailing being less and less for children, parents should be extra cautious of children s emotional status.