7d • General discussion
Children, Identity Phases & When Support Matters Most
Children go through identity phases.
But phases need guidance — not panic, and not neglect.
Growing up = experimenting with identity.
Clothes. Music. Beliefs. Friend groups. Personality shifts.
That’s development — not failure.
But sometimes children try drastic changes to escape pain, pressure, or confusion.
⚠️ Warning Signs To Watch:
• Sudden extreme personality changes
• Isolating from everyone they trusted
• All-or-nothing thinking
• Copying online identities completely
• Talking about “needing to become someone else”
💡 What Helps:
✔ Calm conversations (not interrogations)
✔ Curiosity instead of judgement
✔ Safe boundaries
✔ Professional support if distress is high
✔ Reminding them: you don’t need to destroy who you are to grow
Some decisions in life can’t be undone.
Children deserve space to explore — and protection while they do.
If you’re a parent feeling scared, confused, or overwhelmed — you’re not alone. Support exists.
#ParentingSupport #ChildDevelopment #CBTParenting #IdentityDevelopment #MentalHealthKids #CalmMind
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