
Helping Your Child with Abandonment Issues
Growing up without a parent can be very hard and have a huge impact on a child. “Sadly, kids are incredibly vulnerable to drawing the wrong conclusion and assuming that they must be at fault. This fear and guilt can leave kids feeling inherently unworthy.” There is hope to help your child by supporting them emotionally and rebuilding their self-esteem.
In this article, children with abandonment issues may…
- Reject everything about the absent parent
- Idealize the absent parent
- Develop poor self-esteem
- Have difficulty expressing their emotions
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