responding to peers

  

RESPONDING TO PEERS

1. Respond to classmate by extending their thoughts on how we can help children develop autonomy.

PEER 2

There are many challenges to overcome in helping children develop autonomy. On of these challenges is separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a very normal condition in infants and young children. It refers to the fear or anxiety of being separated from their parents or caregivers. Children experiencing separation anxiety may cry or become very upset when they know you’re leaving or after you have left, but will usually calm down afterwards. Separation anxiety is prominent among new students or students going through new changes in schedule, routine, or home life. Dealing with this particular challenge can be tricky, but children need to learn to self-soothe and calm themselves down. It is fine to stay a little longer during drop-off to help comfort them, but please do not change your routine or indulge in their wishes for you to stay for a long time or take them home. Children will usually overcome separation anxiety on their own once they come to realize that you being out of sight does not mean you are gone forever. If you are interested in learning more about separation anxiety, please visit

https://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/separation-anxiety (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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