I've read much research that suggests that too much stress (which is common for today's youth) can be harmful. However, I'm looking for a counter point to that information. Is there a level of stress, or an occasion that stress can actually benefit children as the develop? Please try to answer with citations.
2006-12-21 02:41:46 · 7 answers · asked by ctrl-alt-delete 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Please provide some reference other than just your feeling or experience. I am looking for research studies on this matter.
2006-12-21 22:03:22 · update #1
stress may influence the development of a child and their behavior. also prenatal maternal anxiety and depression can influence this such as effects on sleep problems in the child. not sure if there is a counter point for this as there has been no reach to date.
2006-12-23 11:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by bidia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress, among other things, is a motivator. While I don't see stress as being any benefit to a young child, I believe stress can be beneficial to adolescent youths provided it is not severe, and it's not beyond their ability to cope with. With adult guidance, teenagers can gain valuable skills of learning how to cope and manage stress effectively, thus they'll be better equipped adults.
2006-12-21 11:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't give citations, but as a mom I think a bit of stress helps develop coping skills and critical thinking for problems solving.
2006-12-21 10:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Positive stress can be a benefit. For example, we all experience some type of stress every day - test anxiety, work anxiety, etc. Its how we learn to deal with that stress in a positive manner - by studying harder, by learning how to study, by moral support from significant others, by learning self confidence from our parents/teachers/ mentors that really affects how we deal with everyday stress. Unnecessary stress can be eliminated or dealt with in a positive manner.
2006-12-21 10:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can learn from stress but I wouldn't recommend making it a habit or there will be problems directly proportional to the stress.
2006-12-21 10:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can teach children to "use stress as a tool." Teach them problem-solving skills; to out-smart situations; Empower them.
Stress is only about perception.
2006-12-21 10:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by dearreal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, a little bit of stress is necessary as it acts as a stimulant to make a child do work
2006-12-21 10:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋