A New Generation's Insights

Babies and CryingTake this test before looking after the poster and afterwards to see what you learnedTrue or False

1.Crying is a normal part of the human early life experience.

2.It is not a good idea to pay too much attention to babies because they could become spoiled.

3.Prolonged crying could negatively affect children’s lifewhen they grow up.

Open ended questions

4.What are some misconceptions most people have about crying?

5.What are some reasons that might cause children to cry?

6.How does crying affect the child’s brain?

7.How does crying affect a person later in life?

Answer Key:

1.False 2.False 3.True 4.Crying helps exercise the lungs, if children are picked up when they cry they will become too spoiled, children cry to manipulate caregivers into giving them what they want 5.Discomfort, pain, unmet needs such as being hungry, too hot or cold, etc. 6.The brain releases high levels of potentially neurotoxic stress hormones and lead to oversensitivity or over-reactivity of the stress response system overtime 7.They will be more likely to have poor physical and mental health, are more prone to anxiety and depression, lack social skills and easily resort to violence or alcohol, etc.