Date: 2/8/2004 10:24:00 PM ( Admin-To )
First of all, these children are better off with the people who are taking care of them. It is normal however for a child who is 7 to show signs of depression, anger, confusion, abandonment, etc. when something like this happens. He obviously doesn't understand why this is happening and why he isn't seeing his mom. The best thing for him is to show him the love and affection he is obviously lacking and get him some counseling and try and talk with him when he is ready. This event in his life will have some psychological impact on him. I would like to ask where the father is in this as well? For the younger child... I would try to gain contact with the aunt and see how she feels about taking care of the child. Perhaps, it may be possible for the grandmother to take care of both the children? It would certainly be best for the kids to be together. As for your sister, there isn't a whole lot you can do. She will probably have to hit rock bottom before she can get her life back in order. It's really unfortunate because this does affect so many people... |