is it normal for a 7 year old boy to cry all the time?

Answer 1

No. You are an unfit mother.

Answer 2

my 7 year old son cries at least once a day whether he is hurt physically or emotionally. Is it normal? I don't know. Of my three children he is the most caring, loving and respectful. He can not help himself...I have noticed though that the other boys have not clicked with him which concerns me and now the parents that have observed his behavior has labeld him as "sensitive." also something that I am not thrilled about. There was an answer from Jack that recommended a book about The Sensitive Person... I am certainly going to look into it and maybe you should as well. Just know that you are not alone. My "sensitive son" is a good soul and would never hurt anyone, which makes it even worse. Good Luck!

Answer 3

You havent provided many details, so I am not sure if the following applies or not. This is a reply I gave to a similar question in relation to a 7 year old girl who is very sensitive and cries a lot:

" I recomend very very strongly that you read the book 'The Highly Sensitive Person' by Elaine Arron. If you have trouble obtaining it you can order it through www.amazon.com.
From what you say I feel quite sure that your daughters teachers are right in saying she is very sensitive. It is actually a great gift, but it is usually seen as a fault by society, and the sensitive child recieves a lot of negative feedback (eg even your 2 year old tells her to go away) in their formative years that cripple their self image and confidence. A lot of sensitive people have gone through this and have grown into adulthood feeling there is something deeply wrong with them. It can be very hard for everyone involved to understand what is going on, because sensitive people form a minority that others cant easilly identify with (including a lot of doctors). The book I mentioned was written by a Phd who was able to explain what was going on. If you understand what is happening with your daughter by reading this book I think you will look at her differently, and be able to help her grow up with her confidence intact. I experienced this myself and wish my parents had this knowledge when I was this age."

Answer 4

no. it's not any more normal for a 7 yr old to cry all the time than it would be for you to cry all the time. I don't know what you really mean by "all the time," but if he is genuinely unhappy most of the day and unable to enjoy what he is usually interested in then I would say someting is definitely bothering him and you should do your best to find out what's making him so miserable. If you have no luck in talking wiht him, then look to a professional for advice.

Answer 5

My bothers were both very emotional. My littlest brother who is 10 now is still so emotional and will cry about anything. His feelings get hurt so easily. I think you need to figure out whats going on before you rush him off to a doctor. This might even make him worse if he thinks you think something is wrong w/ him. Or might even freak him out thinking something is bad wrong w/ him that he needs a dr.
Is he crying because he is just sensitive? something/someone has been taken away from him? etc.

He might just be like my brothers and very sensitive, they are fine kids. Again figure out what is causing this. Sit down and ask him.

My little brother was real upset for a while during my pregnancy, cried when I talked to him etc. Finally I realized that he thought the new baby would take away our time together and it really upset him.

Take the time to talk one on one w/ him and let him talk.

Good luck!

Answer 6

I'm a lot older than that and I cry my brains out whenever I miss a credit card payment. I don't want to pay a late fee, so if I accidentally happen to run past a due date (happens occasionally) I call up customer service which a sob story and cry my eyes out. This works best with women, I guess it brings out the maternal instinct in them. Whenver I do this, about 95% of the time they take off the late fee.

Bawling your head off works to get what you want. we learn this at an early age. That 7-yr-old is just practicing for the day when he needs to call customer service.

Answer 7

Your use of " all the time" is a bit confusing. All kids cry some times. This can be over a toy, a loss of something, or an injury. If he cries for no apparent reason, then have a doctor check him out, and find out why.

Answer 8

My 4 1/2 year old son cries and whines a lot. I told my Dr and he said to help him identify his emotions, ("i know your sad, im sorry") but stick to the rules ("you still cant have the cookie") and then ignore the rest of the whining.
Give lots of positive praise and interaction when they are not crying and whining.

Hope that helps a little!

Answer 9

I have a seven year old myself, and yeah, he still ocassionally throws a fit and cries.

I think, between the ages of 6-10, kids are learning to handle their emotions in a more mature way. And some kids (even boys) are more sensitive or easily frustrated than others.

If you TRULY think it's a problem, and you have tried everything, get him appts. at the school counselor. That may help.

Good luck :)

Answer 10

no its not normal id have this cheaked out by a doctor there could be a reason behind it eg.being bullied things likr that have a chat wit him &ask him2talk2u if this doesnt work then take him2the doctors where they will help u get 2 the bottom of this little boys problems

Answer 11

No, it is not normal. My 7 year old son cries a lot because he is autistic. Is this the only thing happening?