Withdrawal behavior in children

Introduction Generally speaking, most children can get along with other children and play together, but some children are lonely, timid, retreating, unwilling to interact with other children, play together, and are even more reluctant to go to a strange environment. A person staying at home to play, this phenomenon is called "child retreat behavior" is more common in children 5-7 years old. A normal child suddenly came to a completely new environment, or encountered a scene of fright and horror, and showed behaviors such as less movement, daze, and withdrawal. This is normal and is a normal adaptive response of children. Over time, children will gradually adapt to their environment and actively develop their ability to adapt to the environment during activities such as games. However, children with withdrawal behavior are difficult to adapt to the new environment. If you do not pay attention to prevention and control in childhood, it is not only possible to continue into adulthood, but it may also affect their social ability, career choice and way of educating children in adulthood.

Cause

The occurrence of child withdrawal behavior is related to the psychological quality of the child, the attitude of the parents to the child and the environmental impact.

1. Innate adaptability is poor. These children have poor adaptability from a young age, are particularly cautious about the new environment, and are reluctant to contact people. If they are reluctant to adapt, the adaptation process is difficult and slow, they usually do not like activities, they are not interested in fresh things, lack of enthusiasm and curiosity. Never interact with strangers.

2. The day after tomorrow, the education is improper. Some parents keep their children at home all day to let him play alone, and not let him interact with other children; some parents are too fond of children, excessive care and accommodation, making it difficult for children to adapt to the new environment, so that they take evasion Ways such as refusing to go to kindergarten or school.

3. Encounter a strong stimulus. If the loved one dies, the parents divorce, see the bloody and cruel scene; suddenly leave the relatives, scared too much. It will stimulate the spirit and cause withdrawal.

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A normal child suddenly enters a completely unfamiliar environment, or encounters a scene of fright, horror, and behaviors such as less movement, daze, and withdrawal. It is a normal adaptive response. However, some children are not. They will be obviously lonely, timid, retreating, and unwilling to interact with other children. They prefer to stay alone and not want to go to a strange environment. This phenomenon is called child retreat behavior and occurs mostly in children aged 5-7 years. The number of girls is significantly higher than that of boys.

Over time, children will gradually adapt to their environment and actively develop their ability to adapt to the environment during activities such as games. However, children with withdrawal behavior are difficult to adapt to the new environment. If you do not pay attention to prevention and control in childhood, it is not only possible to continue into adulthood, but it may also affect their social ability, career choice and way of educating children in adulthood.

Normal children will also show a retreat in the face of environmental changes. This is an instinctive physiological protective response. However, as their gradual adaptation to the environment and the emergence of novelty, the withdrawal reaction will fade. However, children with a tendency to retreat are less likely to have a novelty to strange things, or they are very slow to respond.

Differential diagnosis

This behavior may be caused by children's temperament factors and improper education. Children with schizophrenia also have behavioral disorders such as solitude and withdrawal. They should be identified. A normal child suddenly enters a completely unfamiliar environment, or encounters a scene of fright, horror, and behaviors such as less movement, daze, and withdrawal. It is a normal adaptive response. However, some children are not. They will be obviously lonely, timid, retreating, and unwilling to interact with other children. They prefer to stay alone and not want to go to a strange environment. This phenomenon is called child retreat behavior and occurs mostly in children aged 5-7 years. The number of girls is significantly higher than that of boys. Over time, children will gradually adapt to their environment and actively develop their ability to adapt to the environment during activities such as games. However, children with withdrawal behavior are difficult to adapt to the new environment. If you do not pay attention to prevention and control in childhood, it is not only possible to continue into adulthood, but it may also affect their social ability, career choice and way of educating children in adulthood.

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