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How to handle people who do not understand your anxious child
Tell teachers and other authority figures about your child's anxiety.
Make sure that adults who interact with your child on a regular basis understand that they have anxious tendencies. Let them know which situations your child is afraid of, and tell them which coping strategies your child uses to calm down.

OPTIONS: + Make sure that your school administrators aren't likely to give your child fearful and anxious adult information. Your school should be concerned about a child who needs comfortable talking to that adult. + For example, you may say, " i know your grandma's passed away, but i know she wants to be around you. Unfortunately, she can't be around because she has schizophrenia. + If you live in a building with complicated family dynamics, you may want to start by saying to older siblings, " jackson, i'm afraid you might get into trouble. Since mom and dad told your grandpa, i think you might get into trouble too. + Authority figures like teachers can also update you on how your child manages their anxiety when you're not around, so check in with them regularly. Anxiety can manifest in a number of ways with children.
Authority figures like teachers can also update you on how your child manages their anxiety when you're not around, so check in with them regularly. Anxiety can manifest in a number of ways with children.