MAJOR CHILDHOOD PROBLEMS
A child’s development is
usually continuous, but temporary pauses may occur. Common disorders of the
children are.
Children abandoned by
their families present severe social and health problems.
Behavioural problem is
characterised by a significant deviation from the socially accepted normal
behaviour.
Etiology
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Faulty parental attitude.
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Inadequate family environment
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Mentally and physically sick or handicapped children
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Influence of social relationship
·
Influence of mass media
a) Feeding problems:
Food refusal
Over eating
Pica
Anorexia nervosa
b) Habit disorders
Lack of physical
activity
Thumb sucking
Nail biting
Enuresis
Encopresis
Internet addict
c) Sleep problems
Somnambulism
Night terrors
Nightmares
Insomnia
d) Adjustment problems
Disobedience
Misconduct
Temper tantrum
e) Anti social problems
Delinquency
Kleptomania
Drug abuse
Alcohol abuse
Sexual abuse
Teen pregnancy
Smoking
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Warm and understanding family environment communication between
family members should be direct.
·
Deal with emotional disturbances at the earliest.
·
Behavioural therapy.
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Positive reinforcement
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Relaxation therapy
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Referral to child guidance clinic
·
Drug therapy.
Despite the best child
proofing and safety efforts childhood accidents sometimes happens. The examples
are
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Burns
·
Poisoning
·
Drowning
·
Falls
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Choking, strangulation and suffocation.
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Common injuries
·
Mishandling guns and cars
Call an ambulance if the
child shows the following after accidents.
·
Unconscious
·
Vomited and drowsy
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Poisoned
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Dyspnoea
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Unstopped bleeding from cut or ear
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Severe pain
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