Question
How can parents help their child overcome a fear of strangers and the habit of touching their mother’s breast before falling asleep?
Answer
Children’s fears can be attributed to various reasons, possibly due to a lack of outdoor activities or negative stimuli given by parents in certain situations. It is recommended that parents take their children out more often and allow them to interact with others to enhance their cognitive and social skills. There are various ways for children to fall asleep, but some habits are not good, such as relying on touching their mother’s breast or biting their fingers before sleeping. Once parents notice these habits, they should correct them immediately to avoid forming habits that are hard to change. Many children have bad bedtime habits because parents may not have initially noticed or used these methods to soothe them to sleep. When parents realize the problem, the child may already have formed these habits. To help their children break these habits, parents need to be consistent and find an acceptable sleep routine for the child. Forced methods are usually not feasible and are not accepted by the child. Parents can guide their children by setting a good example, such as engaging in warm interactions before bed and creating a quiet environment, allowing the child to gradually adapt to a new sleep routine. Additionally, parents can seek professional advice to find more effective solutions.