WHEN SOCIALISATION FEELS RISKY
“When Socialisation Feels Risky: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children” Owi, my grandson, has been attending nursery for the past 3 months. He loves his teachers, caretakers, and his preschool. However, he struggles with drop-offs and cries his heart out when dropped off at the nursery. Similarly, when he is in a social setting, such as a birthday party, in a grocery store, or at a family get-together, he gets anxious, overwhelmed, or upset and sticks to adults he is familiar with. I am sure many children are facing the same issue – finding it challenging to adjust to social situations. It takes them quite a long time to get accustomed to the new situation, and it can be painful for the parents to watch their children struggle with adjustments. Parents would love to wave the magic wand and make all their children’s struggles vanish, all at once. Unfortunately, they can’t. The truth is–“Socialisation is Risky”–a lesson lear...