Coping With Stress In Children (Part 2)

Just the word “STRESS” makes the stomach tighten and the muscles tense. these are common reactions to stress which is our body reacting to something threatening. Triggers for stress are all around us: People, Places, Events and Situations.
We cannot avoid stress. It is in every part of our life. Parents cause stress to teens, young adults and mature adults. Sibling rivalry cases tension.
A study of Baltimore, Maryland teens stated, “family conflicts usually involved doing their homework, cleaning their room, and doing chores.” School conflicts involve homework, tests and teachers. Coaches, tutors, and bosses add to pressures teens face. Many times, it is a combination. Our teens and young adults who are successful at school, have part time jobs, an active social life and a goal for college success experience
STRESS.
Often stress happens when we already feeling overloaded. We do not feel in control of everything we have to do. This is why we think of stress as bad. But even good things happening in life can cause stress. A new job, getting a scholarship, or winning a tournament adds pressure to succeed. Getting accepted to a new school or college means adjusting to change. Even new relationships can cause stress.
Stress is the body’s reaction to danger. When you step off the curb and see a car speeding straight for you, you feel fear. Your heart races, the fear triggers adrenaline, and your brain sends signals to jump out of the way. The car passes. You are back on the curb, safe. But your heart will still beat fast until the brain and body are sure the danger has passed.