Children’s nature is changing due to lockdown
Irritability in children is increasing due to the continuous lockdown in the country due to nationwide lockdown. They are expressing anger over the matter.
In paediatricians and psychiatrists, in recent times such cases are increasing. The troubled parents are constantly calling the helpline of the West Bengal Child Rights Protection Commission. Commission Counselors have counselled many children and adolescents. The situation is the same in the rest of the country. Now the problem is expected to become more serious in the event of an increased lockdown.
14-year-old Sarwat suddenly shouted at his parents one-day last week. Both of them got nervous after seeing this form of their only son mentally healthy. But due to the lockdown, it was not possible to go to the doctor immediately. Therefore, Sarawat’s father Imran called the helpline number of the State Child Rights Protection Commission and explained his problem. After counselling for about half an hour on the phone for two days, Sarawat is somewhat quiet.
15-year-old Shreya gets angry on everything. He has started feeling bitter about everything about his mother. Her mother Neelam says, “My daughter was very gentle and calm at first. But for the last 8–10 days, her attitude has become somewhat strange. She swears in everything. If the food of choice is not prepared, read or She gets angry even after speaking for play. “
This problem is not only with Sarvat and Shreya. Lakhs of children and their parents are going through this situation due to the shutdown of the school and locality park due to the lockdown that has been going on for the last 20 days. India has the largest child population in the world. According to rough estimates, there are more than 47 crore children in the country. In such a situation, the seriousness of his and his family’s problems can be understood. This problem is becoming more serious especially among single families in cities. This is the reason that the number of daily incoming calls on the helpline of all the organizations working in the interest of children, including the West Bengal Child Rights Protection Commission, is constantly increasing.
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The Commission has also expressed concern over this change in the mental state of the children, saying that due to the lockdown and increase, the situation can only get worse. The Chairman of the Commission Ananya Chakraborty and Counselor Yashwanti Shrimati are taking this subject seriously. Says Yashwant, “Nowadays, especially teenagers like to spend some time alone in their home, as per their choice. Some like to play with their friends and fight gossip. But due to the lockdown, parents always stay at home It has all stopped because of that. “ She says that most of the parents unnecessarily keep going to their rooms to keep a watch on the children and keep talking to everyone. This is especially increasing pressure on boys and girls of teenage. This irritability is coming in the form of needless resentment.
Psychiatrists say that at this time many parents are also doing office work from home. In such a situation, they have to strike a balance between home and office work. This is also causing additional pressure on his mind. Because of this, most people rebuke children. This puts pressure on children. Psychiatric doctor Subrata Lahiri does not blame parents only for the current situation. He says, “Parents are also worried about the future. Whether or not the jobs will be safe with such a long lockdown? And even if for how long? Apart from this, most private companies have not cut the salary or pay during office closures. We have also announced to give. Because of this also parents are under stress. “
Ananya, chairperson of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights, says, “The situation is very complex and in such a situation many times an unpleasant situation arises. The Commission had already predicted that the lockdown would have an adverse effect on the nature of children. We had already decided to start the helpline number. “ She says that through this helpline, conferencing of children and their parents with psychiatrists, psychologists and paediatricians is done. Currently, hundreds of calls are being received every day. In many cases, even counselling of children it occurs.
Mentalists say that this problem has become more complicated due to the growing single families in the cities. Sivabrata Chaudhary, an expert doctor says, “Children are facing a situation for the first time in their lives when they are locked in their homes for 20 consecutive days. Neither can go outside to play nor go to school Not even meeting a friend. In such a situation, how long will the children be entertained with mobile, computer and TV? In fact, they are not able to adjust to the situation. Due to the lack of age in them, The ability to mould oneself has not been developed according to the situation.
Mentalists say that this problem has become more complicated due to the growing single families in the cities. Sivabrata Chaudhary, an expert doctor says, “Children are facing a situation for the first time in their lives when they are locked in their homes for 20 consecutive days. Neither can go outside to play nor go to school Not even meeting a friend. In such a situation, how long will the children be entertained with mobile, computer and TV? In fact, they are not able to adjust to the situation. Due to the lack of age in them, The ability to mould oneself has not been developed according to the situation. “
Is there any way to avoid this situation? Says psychiatrist Jaishankar Dasgupta, “Even after the schools are closed, children should study according to the earlier routine. Parents can give them daily homework like school teachers. Also, they have to do various activities indoors You should be motivated to participate in it. If possible, by taking time out, parents should also be involved in such activities with children. The child will not feel isolated. With this, they will have to explain that this phase will also pass soon. “
In some residential complexes of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, the people living there have started a unique program to keep the children busy. Under this, organic vegetables are being cultivated from children within the campus. Children are happy with this and are happy with farming. This is a new experience for urban children. Sunil, who studies in eighth, says, “This work looks great. How time is spent in it is not known.” Seeing this busyness of children and the laughter blossoming on their face, the people living there have breathed a sigh of relief.
Vikas Singh, an IT engineer living in one such campus, says, “Initially we were very upset about taking the children. We couldn’t give them much time due to work from a home office. But after that everyone got together Decided to put this to work. Now the children are happy and we too. The children are learning something new every day. “
Originally published at https://www.mubahisa.in.