Raising empath children may be challenging if we don't understand the signals that they are empaths more than merely difficult.
There are seven symptoms that your child is an empath that you should be aware of:
1. They are thought to be very sensitive.
2. They are stimulated to the point of exhaustion.
3. They have a close relationship with animals.
4. They have a strong bond with artefacts.
5. They like reading.
6. They include unexplained clinical signs and symptoms.
7. They love and want a lot of alone time.
They are thought to be very vulnerable. Many teachers and psychologists can diagnose or declare that a student is too sensitive or too sensitive. Sensory problems can be present in highly sensitive infants. Some people dislike stickers on their clothes and scratchy fabrics, and detergents can cause rashes in some people.
They've been overstimulated to the point of exhaustion. Have you ever been to a parade or a busy amusement park where children are having tantrums due to the large crowds or noisy noises? Those children may be dealing with an excessive level of stimuli that they are unable to cope with.
Strong odors, noisy sounds, and too many people in their environment will cause them to shut down, leaving them with a nervous and uncomfortable feeling that they don't know how to deal with. For eg, do not laugh at the kid who cries and runs to the car when noisy sounds are heard throughout the parade. Find a way to reassure them that they don't feel so helpless.
They have a deep affinity with wildlife. Empath children have a strong bond with animals. Since there are no facial gestures or strange body language to interpret, they are mostly on the same wavelength as livestock. There are no terms that are incompatible with the two. It's a straightforward, nonjudgmental partnership. Animals unconditionally respect their owners, and the empath kid would prefer their animals over other humans.
They have a strong bond with artefacts. In certain cases, children form deep attachments to inanimate objects. When one of their toys falls and has to be thrown out, or when their stuffed bear has a rip in the side, you can find this. They have strong feelings for and attachment to their toys, and they believe that their toys experience suffering and isolation. Empaths are children who have a strong commitment to their dolls and stuffed animals.
They enjoy reading. Your child will become fascinated with a subject and want to learn and read everything there is to know about it. All power to your kid if they fall in love with reading as a way to escape into another world, and don't stop them.
They have unexplained physical signs and symptoms. When a child has bottled up strong feelings and is unable to release them, physical effects may occur. In fourth grade, there was a student who was grieving the loss of her grandparents. She'd walk around with the stuffed animal he'd given her, and she'd have trouble coughing and chest pains on occasion. Doctors couldn't come up with a diagnosis. They chalked it up to nerves and growing pains. She didn't know how else to express herself because she was struggling with so many feelings, as well as dealing with her surroundings at school, teachers, classwork, and other stuff. As a result, her internal problems manifested themselves as unexplained physical symptoms.
They love and want a lot of alone time. Kid empaths, as adult empaths, need alone time. Child empaths are not lonely and they have solitude and can amuse themselves while they are alone. They need this time alone to recharge or reclaim their isolation after being exposed to such conditions.
Parents who are empaths are more likely to detect whether one or more of their children are empaths as well. Many individuals, including students, parents, and psychologists, have a tough time comprehending empathic children. They don't appreciate hypersensitivity and would assume the child is dramatic or that he or she wants to be stronger than the other kids.
They may try to support the kid, but they don't know how, and this may also pick out the empath child to the point of doing further harm. It makes no difference who understands them or who does not; what they need is someone to trust in them so that they can grow into their own special person.
You may also want to read more about Empaths, Psychic Empaths, Intuitive Empaths, and Healing here.
