#Online rumors that many people in Zhangjiajie met to commit suicide# The incident is really heartbreaking. Of course, many factors can lead to suicidal tendencies in children, of which the family environment is one of the most important factors. Here are some characteristics of the family environment that can make a child suicidal:
- Family conflicts: marital conflicts between parents, discord in parent-child relationships, domestic violence, etc. will bring great psychological pressure to children, which can lead to suicidal tendencies.
- Family changes: For example, family changes such as parental divorce and the death of relatives are very blowing for children. If parents are unable to provide timely attention and support, children may feel helpless and hopeless.
- Overprotective parents: Overprotective parents may leave their children unable to think and deal with problems independently, lack self-confidence and self-esteem, and easily feel frustrated and helpless in the face of setbacks and failures.
- Emotional neglect: If parents ignore their children's emotional needs, growth needs, etc. for a long time, children may feel left out and lonely, and thus easily fall into a state of negativity and depression.
So, how to cultivate a positive and optimistic attitude in children? Here are some suggestions:
- Establish a good parent-child relationship: Establishing a good parent-child relationship with children, increasing mutual trust and communication, and giving children full attention and support are the basis for cultivating children's positive and optimistic attitude.
- Cultivate children's self-confidence: Encourage children to think and act independently, provide children with opportunities to succeed, and let them feel their value and ability.
- Help children deal with setbacks: Teach children to face setbacks and failures, put things in perspective, and avoid letting children fall into despair and frustration.
- Cultivate children's emotional expression skills: encourage children to express their emotions and needs, help them fully release their emotions, and avoid emotional backlogs leading to suicidal tendencies.
- Pay attention to children's physical and mental health: encourage children to do appropriate exercise, healthy eating habits, regular life and rest, etc., so that children can have a healthy physical and mental state.
Establishing a good family environment and educational style is essential for the growth and health of children. Parents need to always pay attention to their children's emotional needs, give them full attention and support, help them deal with problems and setbacks correctly, and cultivate their positive and optimistic attitude. In addition, parents should also pay attention to their children's physical and mental health, avoid excessive addiction to unhealthy entertainment methods such as electronic products, and let children have healthy living habits.
A child's suicidal tendencies may not be easy to detect, but there are some signs that a child may be suicidal. These signs include:
- Depressed and depressed: The child exhibits persistent low mood, loss of interest, lack of motivation, and lack of confidence in the future, which may indicate that the child is in a depressed state.
- Reticence: The child suddenly becomes reticent and reluctant to communicate with others, to talk about his emotions and problems, or even to interact with family and friends.
- Social distancing: Children begin to avoid social activities, are reluctant to participate in social activities, and keep their distance from friends and classmates, which may indicate that the child is feeling lonely and isolated.
- Behavior changes: The child begins to exhibit unusual behaviors such as insomnia, loss or increase in appetite, self-harm or self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse, etc.
- Negative self-evaluation: Children have a very negative evaluation of themselves, feel useless, incompetent, and even begin to doubt their own existence.
If the child has the above signs, parents need to seek professional psychological help in time, guide the child to face the problem and frustration correctly, and help the child overcome the suicidal impulse. At the same time, the community should also strengthen publicity and education on suicide, provide more free mental health education and counseling services for adolescents, and reduce the incidence of suicide.
In short, cultivating a positive and optimistic attitude in children requires the continuous efforts and attention of parents, as well as the support and cooperation of all sectors of society. Let's pay attention to children's growth and mental health, and create a healthier and happier growth environment for children.