How to explain Coronavirus to Children so that Children don't worry
Providing information to children about Coronavirus is not easy. How to explain incorrectly can make children not understand the dangers of the Coronavirus or even feel scared. Therefore, parents need to know the right way to explain Coronavirus to children.
Coronavirus outbreaks cause many people to undergo activities at home. Learning activities at school were temporarily stopped to reduce the spread of the virus, so many children had to learn from home.
Not only that, but news related to COVID-19 also appears very often on television, print media, online media, and social media, and almost everyone talks about the Coronavirus. Not to mention that government policies cause a lot of drastic changes in daily life that the impact is also felt by children.
These things can make children feel confused and anxious. Now, so that children are not more confused or panicked, parents and adults around them need to know the right way to explain the Coronavirus to children.
Guide to Explaining Corona Virus to Children
Experts in the field of child psychology urge parents to convey information about the Coronavirus to children accurately and in ways that can be understood by children according to their age. If done the wrong way, an explanation of the Coronavirus can actually make children feel scared, sad, or stressed.
The following are some guidelines for parents in providing information to children about the Coronavirus;
1. Arm yourself with accurate information
Before explaining the Coronavirus to Little One, Mother and Father must first understand what the Coronavirus is, what are the symptoms, how it is transmitted, and what can be done to prevent COVID-19.
Make sure the information that Mother and Father will give to Little is accurate and not false news. Therefore, look for information about the Coronavirus from reliable sources, such as doctors, health sites that are already recognized by the government, or official health institutions, such as the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Health Organization (WHO).
2. Find out what the child already knows about the Coronavirus
Begin the conversation about the Coronavirus by asking Little what he already knows about this virus. That way, Mother and Father can find out how far the understanding of the Little One, as well as find out whether the information he got was correct or not.
If Little is still a toddler and he has never heard of the Coronavirus, Mother and Father do not need to explain this virus to him. Just remind Little to keep clean, wash hands frequently, and not play outside the house so that he does not get sick.
3. Explain the facts in a language that is easy for children to understand
In order for children to get the right information about the Coronavirus, parents need to explain it in simple sentences and words that are easily understood by children, according to their age. Avoid explanations that are too detailed and complicated.
Usually, children will more easily understand if explained with an interesting story or picture. Father and Mother can also invite Little to watch video shows on the internet created specifically to explain the Coronavirus to children. However, make sure the information in the video is accurate, yes.
If your little one asks about something Mother and Father don't know, don't just answer it by guessing. First find out the answer in the official media that provides information about the Coronavirus, or ask your doctor directly through an online health application.
4. Try to make the child feel calm and safe
So that children can feel calm, parents also need to remain calm when giving an explanation of the Coronavirus or during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Remember, children tend to imitate the attitude of their parents in responding to something. When Mother and Father show a calm attitude in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak and all its effects, Little will also feel calmer.
When giving information about the Coronavirus to children, focus on positive things and provide hope, for example, information that COVID-19 can be prevented and cured. Do not frighten children with information that can make them worried, for example, there are many people dying of the Coronavirus.
5. Teach children effective ways to prevent the Coronavirus
The following are some ways that parents can teach children about COVID-19 prevention;
Coronavirus outbreaks cause many people to undergo activities at home. Learning activities at school were temporarily stopped to reduce the spread of the virus, so many children had to learn from home.
Not only that, but news related to COVID-19 also appears very often on television, print media, online media, and social media, and almost everyone talks about the Coronavirus. Not to mention that government policies cause a lot of drastic changes in daily life that the impact is also felt by children.
These things can make children feel confused and anxious. Now, so that children are not more confused or panicked, parents and adults around them need to know the right way to explain the Coronavirus to children.
Experts in the field of child psychology urge parents to convey information about the Coronavirus to children accurately and in ways that can be understood by children according to their age. If done the wrong way, an explanation of the Coronavirus can actually make children feel scared, sad, or stressed.
The following are some guidelines for parents in providing information to children about the Coronavirus;
1. Arm yourself with accurate information
Before explaining the Coronavirus to Little One, Mother and Father must first understand what the Coronavirus is, what are the symptoms, how it is transmitted, and what can be done to prevent COVID-19.
Make sure the information that Mother and Father will give to Little is accurate and not false news. Therefore, look for information about the Coronavirus from reliable sources, such as doctors, health sites that are already recognized by the government, or official health institutions, such as the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Health Organization (WHO).
2. Find out what the child already knows about the Coronavirus
Begin the conversation about the Coronavirus by asking Little what he already knows about this virus. That way, Mother and Father can find out how far the understanding of the Little One, as well as find out whether the information he got was correct or not.
If Little is still a toddler and he has never heard of the Coronavirus, Mother and Father do not need to explain this virus to him. Just remind Little to keep clean, wash hands frequently, and not play outside the house so that he does not get sick.
3. Explain the facts in a language that is easy for children to understand
In order for children to get the right information about the Coronavirus, parents need to explain it in simple sentences and words that are easily understood by children, according to their age. Avoid explanations that are too detailed and complicated.
Usually, children will more easily understand if explained with an interesting story or picture. Father and Mother can also invite Little to watch video shows on the internet created specifically to explain the Coronavirus to children. However, make sure the information in the video is accurate, yes.
If your little one asks about something Mother and Father don't know, don't just answer it by guessing. First find out the answer in the official media that provides information about the Coronavirus, or ask your doctor directly through an online health application.
4. Try to make the child feel calm and safe
So that children can feel calm, parents also need to remain calm when giving an explanation of the Coronavirus or during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Remember, children tend to imitate the attitude of their parents in responding to something. When Mother and Father show a calm attitude in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak and all its effects, Little will also feel calmer.
When giving information about the Coronavirus to children, focus on positive things and provide hope, for example, information that COVID-19 can be prevented and cured. Do not frighten children with information that can make them worried, for example, there are many people dying of the Coronavirus.
5. Teach children effective ways to prevent the Coronavirus
The following are some ways that parents can teach children about COVID-19 prevention;
- Encourage children to be more diligent in washing their hands and show them how to wash their hands properly.
- Teach children to apply the ethics of coughing and sneezing, which is covering the mouth and nose with tissue, forearms, or folding the elbows when coughing or sneezing, then immediately throw the tissue that has been used in the trash.
- Remind children not to touch the face before washing hands.
- Encourage children to adopt a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep.
- Teach children to keep the house clean by involving them when cleaning the house.
- Remind children to stay at home and not play outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- If forced to leave the house, remind the child to wear a mask and keep a distance of 1 meter from others. Don't forget to give an example of a distance of 1 meter.
- Ask the child to let him know if he feels unwell, fever, sore throat, or difficulty breathing.
In addition, parents also need to convince children that by doing the methods above, he can protect himself and others from Coronavirus.
6. Close the conversation carefully
Before ending the conversation about the Coronavirus, pay attention to Little's response. If he seems scared or anxious, say words that can calm him down. If necessary, embrace and hug Little so he feels calmer.
Mother and Father can also encourage the Little One by promising family vacation events to the place he likes after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
If your child has difficulty falling asleep, is easily frightened, anxious, or depressed after hearing the news about the Coronavirus, consult this matter with a child psychologist or psychiatrist by telephone or online health application.
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