Just as children's reactions are each different, so are their coping strategies. Children can cope through tears or tantrums or by retreating from unpleasant situations. They could be masterful at considering options, finding compromising solutions, or finding substitute comfort. Usually a child's thinking is not developed fully enough to think of options or think about the results of possible actions. Children who live in supportive environments and develop a range of coping strategies become more resilient.
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from stress and crisis.
For many children, a supportive environment is not present and many children do not learn a set of positive coping strategies. Well-developed social skills. Ability to act independently. A sense of purpose and future. At least one coping strategy.