Talk to your kids about what it means to exclude and how they can include others. Ask your kids to draw connections between being excluded and possible negative emotions and between being included and possible positive emotions. Open and honest communication helps kids work through feelings and emotions.
Considering whether the exclusion was intentional. It can be easy to get carried away by thoughts and feelings, so take a moment to “assess your perspective,” suggests Gaynor. ...
As argued, socially isolated children are at increased risk of health problems in adulthood. Furthermore, studies on social isolation have demonstrated that a lack of social relationships negatively impacts the development of the brain's structure.
Discriminatory attitudes and behaviours further drive exclusion, although they are not its only cause. People living in remote areas may not be able to fully participate in social, cultural or political life, for instance, without being discriminated against by law or by the rest of society.
Poverty, inequality, lack of decent and accessible public services, inadequate public transport, the welfare and benefits system and lack of good housing are some of the major contributors to social exclusion.
For example, lower immune function, reduced sleep quality, reduced ability to calm oneself in times of distress, reduced self esteem, feelings of anxiety, depression and aggression have all been observed in children who have been excluded from a peer group (DeWall, Deckman, Pond & Bonser, 2011).
Excluding peers is also a coping mechanism for children who feel uncomfortable with the complexity of group dynamics. They may feel safest playing with just one child and shun other children when they try to join. Or, a child may exclude others due to their own fear of being left out.
If your child is really feeling isolated and alone, you have to intervene. 3 Help your child find activities and interests where they can meet other children like them. Helping them broaden their circle of friends will provide comfort on those days when they're feeling left out or left behind by others.
There are many reasons why a child may not have many, or any, friends. She might be noticeably different, either physically or intellectually. He may lack social skills or a have a personality that puts off others his own age. He might not share the same interests as his classmates (for example he may hate sports).
Some research suggests that loneliness can increase stress. It's also associated with an increased risk of certain mental health problems. For example, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep problems.
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How can a teacher promote children's developing friendships?
Pair students strategically.
Use partner and group work as a chance to help foster friendships. Try pairing students who have similar interests (rather than pairing them by academic skills). You can also make study groups and buddy systems for activities.
“Fear and sensory overload are the two most common reasons,” Berndt Piercey says. If he says an environment is too busy or noisy, try one-on-one playdates or small groups, so he can build up his confidence for a busier setting.
