Dr. Rochelle Perper's Essay On Separation Anxiety

You've got your young grandkids for the day. They cry inconsolably when mommy leaves. The poor young things have what they call separation anxiety. A San Diego psychologist discusses some hints that can help. It is a blessing to be endowed with grandchildren. We want to have a loving relationship with our progeny, but the separation from mom or dad, even if temporary or short-lived, can fling them into a fit. It's not that grandmom or grandpop aren't suited for the care of children any more. It is quite the contrary. The problem is that children aren't suited for separation quite yet. They must learn that mommy or daddy aren't going away for good. Dr. Rochelle Perper shed her knowledge of children's separation anxiety in a Fox news interview …show more content…
I was so impressed with one boy's essay, I became encouraged to write a poem. This student wrote about his concerns and anxieties about his emotional condition. He was terribly upset because he hadn't found out the results of his tests as soon as he would have liked to. When he finally got the report stating he had nothing to worry about, he was so very happy. In his essay, this is how he ended it. "You shouldn't be frustrated over situations until you've seen the results. Although situations where you need to wait are hard, always wait it out ." I told this boy that his essay had a moral. I know it is difficult to try to stop from having anxiety, but it is always best to try if you can. The following is my poem related to this student's essay. Waiting in the doctor's office can cause anxiety The longer you wait You dwell on your fate The doctor tells you this and that You've heard so much about each test You tell the doctor please confess Afer all the tests are finally reviewed and you're no longer in the nude The doctor tells you all is good You learned a lesson from that day on frustration and anxiety doesn't pay Wait it out, don't