My son wont stop crying?

Question

My nine year old son has just got back from a camping weekend with the cubs.

But since getting back he is crying a lot and very emotional.

I have tried takling to him, I know there was a bit of a upset between him and another boy but nothing that serious.

This is very out of sorts for him he is normally very happy bubbly little chap, What should I do or should I just ignore it.

Answer 1

just be there for him to reassure him, he will talk to you when hes ready, but don't push him into telling you, failing that you could always talk to the cub leader or if you are friendly with other mums who's boys went camping try asking them how the trip went and see if their children have said something to them, good luck and try not to worry its probably nothing to bad

Answer 2

he will move on eventually

but it would be easier to help you to know how long he has been crying

after a week or sometihng, you may need some help

Answer 3

Hard to say. My children are slightly younger than your son, but you know yourself when there is something wrong. It looks as though you'll have to let him come to you in his own time. Keep reassuring him that you're there to confide in and whatever he needs to tell you is fine and can be worked out together. Maybe it's something that he thinks you may find silly or even 'babyish'. He probably really missed you and may be overwhelmed at being back home. Maybe he's done something and feels embarrassed about it. My daughter HATES it if she does something and feels like she's shown herself up. Kids are very sensitive to being laughed at.

It may be worth while contacting the adults who were responsible for him over the weekend and seeing if there is anything they can thinks of. He could also just be exhausted from all the activities he's been doing. Kids can be a nightmare when they're over tired, as I'm sure you're well aware!

All I can suggest is to keep an eye on him, and hopefully he'll open up to you, if indeed there is anything to tell!

I feel for you, your children are precious and it can break your heart to think they're unhappy.

Goodluck x*x

Answer 4

I had this happen to me when I was 9 I went to Ontario BY MYSELF! And when I came back ANXIETY hit me like a shovel

Go to a hospital (Children Hospital) and go to the in and ask were u should go to help him

Answer 5

Don't ignore it, but don't push it either. I'm sure he'll come around eventually and talk about it. Until then, just try and comfort him. I remember that age- it's tough!

Answer 6

I would not ignore this. Something traumatic might have happened to him. Take him to the pediatrician and urge him to tell you what is bothering him. This does not sound like his normal behavior based on what you've told us here and should be investigated.

Answer 7

i would seek him professional help and not to ignore it. something that has effected his greatly may have happened on the trip, not letting it out will only make him worse as it will never be dealt with. no 9 year old cries for no reason so there has got to be more to it.

Answer 8

I'd talk to the people he went with and ask if something happened.

Answer 9

He may be sad it is over he may have had a little more freedom there ..

Answer 10

Don't ignore it,but don't get too entangled either,it will make him think that his problem is more serious than it is,if you show too much concern.

Make it known to him that,that you are always there for him to talk to and you care.After that let him be to resovle things.Do not go on an emotional roller coaster with him,it will make things worse

Answer 11

Something happened there. Don't push it off but don't be "crowdy" (don't smother him with maternal instincts). He will sort it out, and ask him if he needs/wants to talk to you, you're always there.