Phobias Concerning Their First Day Of School

By Machiko Ueto

The first day at school for most kids is a terrifying experience. Being away from home alone for the very first time, and not having parents there to hold their hands, most kids will most likely start crying and refuse to go to school the following day.

You need not worry too much about this as all kids eventually get used to the fact that attending school is a very normal thing and it can be a lot more fun than staying at home. If you have a particularly problematic child, you will need to put in a bit more work to convince them of the benefits of attending kindergarten.

Kids who are fearful of leaving the house every morning are usually the worst. There might be fits, crying or even worse..tantrums! The following are a few tips you can use to help a child overcome the phobia of going to class.

There is no right or wrong way to deal with children who are fearful of going to school, and each child will require a different approach. Understanding your child's fears, desires and character will help you better tackle this situation.

It is vital that you maintain your level of authority as a parent when dealing with your child. When using this tactic, you need to be firm and let your kid know that you mean business. Don't offer any rewards or presents for being well-behaved as this will spawn a whole new set of issues that you just don't need.

Kids with older siblings are usually more enthusiastic about school in general. If you do have a first child, try to enlist in some extra help. Your first child could have a talk with his younger sibling about fun games and activities await him at school. Once your problematic child understands this, his unwillingness will eventually subside.

If you only have one child, you will need to encourage him or her by yourself. Talk to your kid and find out what his or her fears are about school, and try to turn that around into something positive and fun. Focus on the fun aspects and avoid mentioning the negatives like doing homework, obedience at school and so forth. - 30527

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