I think I am doing the right thing, but it’s not working.
Many children brought into new living situations adapt quite well, but there
are some that may need some additional help.
Keep a close eye on your child and look for any signs of:
Grief/Depression
– your child is constantly moping around, not eating, not talking, not
hanging out with friends, often crying, constantly questioning why they
have to be in the new family, etc.
Anger - your
child is displaying his/her anger very openly by talking back, refusing to
acknowledge the new family situation or new family members, yelling,
screaming or is physically acting out.
Participating in risk
behaviors – if your child is older, watch for any signs of drug
use, sexual relations, smoking, etc. If you find your child is
participating in one or more of the above behaviors, that is a sure sign
that they are unable to cope with the current family situation without
help.