8 Ways to reduce Suicide in kids - The Lessons Guy

1. 8 Ways to reduce Suicide in kids A guide by Arjun & Arya @ThelessonsGuy

2. As per a 2019 study, depression and suicide rates in children have increased by 50% over the last decade. Other than mental disorders and family history, the primary reasons found were excessive stress, incapability of handling failures, loneliness, or trauma. We, as parents, should take this as a wake-up call because we play a pivotal role in increasing or decreasing these tendencies in our children. Here are 8 tips to keep your child in good mental health

3. 1) Create Belongingness Provide a safe physical and emotional home environment. Children should know that whatever happens, they will have the support of their parents. Whether you are a child or an adult, the feeling that someone is there to support encourages you to face different hurdles in life. As a parent, you should allow your kids to express their emotions without being over-reactive, be it an achievement or a failure. Freely expressing emotions avoids the snowballing effect of emotions. Positive physical touch makes children feel that they are safe and loved. Tiffany Field Hug them when your kids are disappointed and pat them for their success

4. 2) Be involved in your child’s life Know who their friends are, how they are at school, their progress, and their activities on social media. Limit exposure to age-inappropriate material and be on the lookout for social bullying. But don’t micromanage or spy on your child. The best way to do this is to get updates directly from them. Set aside some family time, where everyone can talk about their day. When I was a kid, during dinner, I used to share everything with my parents, and now we do the same with my kids and spouse. This way, no topic will become too embarrassing to share or a taboo. Engage in fun and learning activities together. Also, be wary of the change in your child’s emotions

5. 3) Don’t buy too many stuff Even though our intension is to make them happy, buying too much makes our kids lose the feeling of gratitude and the ability to empathize. When they become older and cannot get what they want, it could lead them to all sorts of trouble. 4) Create Memories not expectations Unconsciously, we expect our kids to do or act in a way that fits your style of thinking, which in turn adds a lot of stress to your kids. Instead, create memories and experiences by spending time together. Encourage them to try new things and make mistakes. Teach them how to handle failures, but don’t do everything for them. Let them struggle because struggling builds their resilience.

6. 5) Saving is entertaining When I was a kid, I used to enjoy playing PC games, but once I started earning, I couldn’t enjoy them any longer. No matter what I did, gaming made me feel empty inside. Now I have invested in gold, stock market, mutual funds, bank deposits, digital currency, and much more. It excites me to see a small amount of money coming from all these sources, and now I am getting the same kind of kick from managing these resources as I used to get while playing games. 5) Don’t impose your dreams on them Each individual is unique with their own skills and interest. Even though they are your kids, they may have different goals, so don’t push your dreams on to your kids. Life is already hard they don’t need additional pressure from you Always keep in mind that they are not your brag material. Your love for your kids should not depend on their success or failure. Instead, support and guide them in their difficult times. 6) Treat them with dignity Parents are the primary guardian of their children, but it doesn’t mean we own them. Family isn’t something created by parents to make children miserable At times their ideas will be crazy or confusing but respect their individuality. Don’t ever insult them in front of others or use them to vent out your anger or stress.

7. 6) Save up an emergency fund When I crisis, If you don’t have an emergency fund, you might have to take up unfavorable deals like High-interest loan Take out your investment when in loss Asking your friends Ideally, you need to have a minimum of 3 to 6 months of your living expenses in a savings account. 7) Give them Freedom and Responsibility Children love freedom, but we as parents deny them, thinking about the repercussions it can create. Freedom is essential for kids to grow both mentally and physically, but we need to provide clear guidelines on the prons and cons of the different choices they make. Give them age-based responsibilities and make them part of the family chores Freedom always comes with responsibilities 8) Trust Trust lays a strong foundation for any relationship, and it is the cornerstone of emotional bonding. We should trust our kids and listen to them from their point of view in a way that they feel and understand your trust in them. Here are the tips to prepare your child for online learning at home

8. Conclusion: As a parent, our contribution plays a vital role to keep up our kid’s mental health. It is always better to do our part than feel sorry later. Thank You!! Related stories from @The Lessons Guy Why You Should Treat Your Kids Unequally Importance of Play in Child Development