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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
My 10 year old is becoming fearful
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
My 10 year old is becoming fearful
by lovemy10yearold, Apr 08, 2007 12:00AM
I have a 10 year old daughter who is becoming more fearful for example last night I went out to shop for her Easter basket and she was up worried that I have been in an accident or someone had hurt me. Is this normal development at this age? Does fear become more real to them because of thier understanding of the world and how do I help her????
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Apr 09, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 09, 2007 12:00AM
Such anxiety is called separation anxiety. It is not within the norm for a child of ten to experience such acute anxiety. You can reassure her, but try not to make too large an issue of it - that will likely only make matters worse. If the reaction does not interfere with normal day-today activities, you really needn't do much about it. However, if it interferes with your daughter's life at home or in school, you should have her evaluated by a pediatric mental health clinician.
Member Comments (2)
by babyprayers, Apr 08, 2007 12:00AM
I have a 9 year old, I think as they get older they realize the world is not all roses. I think maybe she saw something on Tv or heard something in school and it makes her think god, that could happen to my mom, try asking her about it and see what she says.
