Do your kids rock themselves?

Question

I have a 6 yr old that will rock herself on the furniture and do this little chant type thing while she does it. It doesnt bother me I know she is soothing herself cuz she always seems to do it when she is tired or upset at her brother and sisters. Does anyone know if this is common? Her doctor says everything is fine.

Answer 1

that's what I used to do when I was a child, as sort of an "alone time" in the day, or as you said with your child - when I was upset about something. But I would be careful though, it could lead into other problems later in life, they say it could be an early clue to autism among other things. (But in my case they weren't... it was just something I did to release energy, I still sometimes find myself rocking to this day!)

Answer 2

I work with kids and one of the little girls does that. Almost all the time shes sitting down. She's rocking! You really don't notice it until you play a game with her or you eat next to her. There is also a little boy here that does it.

Answer 3

I am 26 and still rock myself. My habit was learned from my mother. But if you watch, when your child is in your lap looking for comfort, you will find that you probably rock also. My mother, in her 50's still rocks also. There is nothing wrong with it, it does NOT mean you didn't hold your child enough or pay enough attention, just a self soothing method.

Answer 4

It could be emotional disturbances, it could be a mild form of Autism, or it could be nothing. It depends on if she has other problems with it. Does she have good speach? Is she a picky eater? Does she have unusual obsessions? Does she easily upset, you need to take note of all her behaviors and then ask for her to be evaluated by a psychologist.

Answer 5

I was a rocker- I would rock in school and when I was upset or hurt..... she will out grow it I did.... But sometimes i will feel myself start to do it if I am not feeling good our upset and I stop myself!

Answer 6

Very common,especially when younger children are tired.