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Rude / ill
irritable mannered

Lacking aspirations and Over
motivations Over sensitive
zealous
about
things

Your child may be displaying some of these behaviours due to an unforeseen

unfortunate trigger or circumstance in the family. However, they may not have

experienced a trigger at all and may just naturally be shy or timid, particularly when

there are other children around them who like to dominate.

Possible triggers or reasons for the above behaviour:

➢ Parental divorce or excessive arguments and shouting at home

➢ Bereavement of close family or pets

➢ School transitions

➢ Study stress / problems with understanding work

➢ Cyber bullying or face to face bullying

➢ Trauma

➢ Abuse

Be vigilant with your child and recognise behaviours that do not fit their usual

character. Observe them and see when in particular they display certain signs of low

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