In contemporary society, more and more people are concerned about children's mental health problems. Today's children seem to be more susceptible to frustration and education than when we were younger, and their psychological vulnerability is more pronounced. However, we can't simply boil it down to the frustration of our education when we were young, and why children are psychologically fragile now. In fact, this problem is a complex social phenomenon that involves the combined influence of multiple factors. By delving into the historical background and socio-cultural changes of the past, advances in psychology, changes in education and family environment, as well as social competition and psychological pressure, we can better understand this phenomenon and adopt appropriate parenting methods to help children build mental resilience.
1. HistoryWe can look back at the history of the past few decades, and we will find that there have been significant changes in social culture, family structure, educational concepts, and understanding of children's mental health. In the past, parents' words were seen as iron laws, and corporal punishment was commonplace in education. In those days, children were often expected to obey the instructions of their elders rather than express their thoughts and feelings. Corporal punishment is seen as a regular means of education in the family, an environment that has created a generation that may be Xi to suppressing their emotions in order to adapt to external expectations. However, this does not mean that the children of that era were free of psychological problems, in fact, due to the limited awareness of mental health at the time, many issues may have been overlooked or not properly understood.
Over time, the importance of mental health is gradually recognized as people begin to pay attention to and respect the emotional and psychological needs of children. Research in modern psychology has shown that negative parenting styles, such as being beaten and scolded, may have a long-term negative impact on children's psychological development, which may include low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and may even affect their interpersonal relationships and social functioning. In contrast, positive and supportive parenting methods have been shown to promote healthy psychological development in children, helping them build a good sense of self and improve their ability to cope with life's challenges.
Contemporary education and family environments have also undergone significant changes compared to the past. Modern families place more emphasis on their children's personality and emotional needs, and parents are more inclined to use positive parenting methods to nurture their children. They emphasize good communication and emotional connection with the child, focus on the child's emotional needs, and respect their individual rights and choices. This parenting style is very beneficial for a child's mental health and can help them build confidence, independence, and resilience.
However, changes in the homeschooling model can also lead to some new problems and challenges. For example, parents spoil their children too much and do not give them proper challenges and responsibilities, which can lead to a lack of ability to cope with difficulties and setbacks. In addition, the fast-paced and stressful life of modern families may not have enough time and energy to focus on their children's emotional needs, which can lead to children feeling neglected and alone.
Contemporary society is highly competitive, whether it is academic, professional or personal achievement, it requires individuals to have a stronger ability to cope with pressure and face challenges. This can be a huge stress and challenge for children. They may have to deal with academic competition, pressure from social relationships, and a sense of uncertainty about the future. This kind of stress can lead to children being overburdened and prone to problems such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
In addition, the popularity of socialization has also brought new challenges to children's mental health. Children may face issues such as peer judgment, comparisons and cyberbullying socially, which can have a negative impact on their self-esteem and mental health.
All in all, the high psychological vulnerability of children is a comprehensive problem, involving the combined influence of multiple factors. Changes in historical background, changes in family education models, social competition, and psychological stress may all have an impact on children's mental health. To help children build resilience, we need to focus on their emotional and psychological needs, provide positive education and support, and also balance challenging and protective relationships, so that they learn to face difficulties and setbacks and grow into mentally healthy and resilient individuals.