Children are most affected by the lockdown. 88 percent of parents say that children’s screen time has increased, meaning they are using more gadgets. 45 percent are saying that children are spending too much time on screen. Only 43 percent are parents who are keeping an eye on children online.
Trying to understand the effect of lockdown between parents and children
The institute interviewed 1102 parents online from 23 states and learned from them how the lockdown was impacting the child. With the help of the survey, an attempt was also made to understand whether he is spending more time with his children or not.
Lockdown in children showing side effects
The children are not battling the corona, the Kovid-19 is impacting them. The survey suggests that the side effects of lockdown are visible in children. They are being affected in all three ways – physical, mental and social.
Lockdown was also discussed with the children
54 percent of parents said they discussed Kovid-19 and lockdown with children. At the same time, 47 percent say they tried to divert attention from the lockdown by engaging children in other activities.
Change the way you eat
According to the survey report, more than 50 percent of parents said, children are getting excited and restless. 37 percent said lockdown affected children’s well-being. 41 percent of parents said, the way children eat also changed to some extent and 35 percent said, it has changed to a great extent.
Expert Advice:
Keep children’s attention in lockdown like this
- Play with them, hear and tell stories from them.
- The way you used to listen to your grandmother and grandmother. They want to say a lot to their parents because they are unable to speak due to being busy. Keep them busy with new activities like painting and brain games.
- Children have different symptoms when stressed. Like getting very angry, urinating in bed, looking upset, separating yourself from everything. Parents need to be alerted when such changes are seen.In such a situation, listen carefully to everything. Keep talking to them from time to time and answer each of their questions with love and patience. If possible, spend time with them and play indoor games.
- Try to keep the child in special care with parents or household members or if the caretaker is present, then take special care of them.
- If you are away from the child, stay connected to them. Keep talking to them on the phone after a few hours. As much as possible, make them feel like the normal environment. Do not let fear create an atmosphere in your mind.
