Sensitive and Crying 6 year old

[Gordon99]

My son is almost 6 years old and just started Kindergarten.  He is doing very well in school and has made lots of friends.  I am worried about him because he seems so sensitive about many things and cries very easily.  I am worried because it seems like the other children his age handle the situations easier and do not cry.  He will cry if he is disappointed, frustrated, or in a new situation.  I understand that he is learning to cope with his feelings and emotions and he does seem to verbalize his feelings pretty well for a child his age.  I am not sure how I should react and handle it.  I don't want to 'baby' him too much, yet I understand he is still young and learning to deal with his feelings.  I want to help him and I am not sure how to do this.

[cardsfan]

My almost 5 year old is the same way! He gets easily upset and frustrated! I am having a hard time myself trying to find ways to help him. I just tell him he can do anything if he tries and I just give him love and alot of positive reinforcement! My peditrican feels that it is a maturity thing and he will grow out of it. Some kids take a lot longer to control their feelings. Good luck to you!

[RockRose]

How does he feel about it?    Does he say he's trying not to cry but he can't help it,  or does it not seem to bother him that he's crying a lot?


The truth is,  if he cries a lot over small things,  other boys will start to make fun of him.    Crying over things that really deeply hurt him should not be discouraged - because that cuts off feelings.

But if he's crying over small things,  daily,  I think you should try to teach him to try not to cry.    By taking a deep breath,  thinking of something else really quickly,  etc.

Best wishes.   The fact that he's made a lot of new friends is a really good sign that he's on the right track socially otherwise.