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Infants - fear
At 4-5 months babies fear strangers and/or adults with new hairstyles or sunglasses. -
Infants - Anger
From when babies are born, they show what is called infant rage. This happens when the baby is distressed. Babies tend to move their arms and legs excitedly and begin to turn red. They also start to cry loudly. -
Toddlers - Fear
Many fears begin during infancy and are evident after their 1st birthday. -
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By 6 months, fear as an emotion occurs.
Some examples are a fear of strangersm, a new bed or sudden & different sounds.
Fear can be learned from direct experiences like getting soap in their eyes.
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At 8 to 10 months babies begin to develop true anger through a certain person or object.
A physical way is by trying to get away from the person that is holding them. They may grab, shake or hit an object.
Examples of when babies will get angry is when they are held against their will or when toys are being taken away from them. -
Toddler- Anxiety
Seperation anxiety continues into the toddler stage as well. Many toddlers overcome the fact that parents will come back. Increased language skill helps toddlers understand why parents sometimes leave. -
Infants - Anxiety
Anxiety is the fear of a possible future event.
10 to 12 months is when anxiety starts to occour. It is more intense with strangers. Seperation anxiety is when babies think the adults they love will leave for a certain period. For example, when parents go to work or run and errand. During the 1st year is the hardest, because babies need someone to fulfill their needs. -
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Fears begin to increase after age 2 because toddlers have more things to fear.
They can imagine things that do not exist like monsters. They may also fear animals, darkness, nightmares, or "bad people". Adults should never tease the toddlers about their fears or push them into scary situations. For example, adults should keep them from watching T.V. -
Toddler- Anger
Toddlers sometimes have sudden emotional tantrums called temper tantrums, The tantrums usually appear in their second year of life. Toddlers may lay on the floor and kick and scream when something does not go their way. This is meant to attract attention but they're not directed at anyone. Parents should ignore the child and after the tantrum is done they should give the child their love and reassurance. -
Preschoolers - Anger & Aggression
Preschoolers will get angry at almost anything. For example, they want attention from the adult. Adults should manage the childs anger by playing with toys calmy and encouraging cooperation. Adults should never spank the child because they are angry, that will only increase their rage. -
Preschoolers - Fear & Anxiety
Fear and anxiety in preschoolers could happen whenever. They are exposed to the outside world more that they have more to fear. Preschoolers could be afraid of the dark or the monsters hiding under their beds, The fears and anxiety slowly go away as preschoolers mature. Adults should never make fun of the childs fears. They should ensure they will keep the child safe no matter what.
