Depression

This corona holiday a lot of things came up. One negative thing is depression, both young and old can experience depression. However the young,the teenagers find it hard to handle. Some believe it is a chemical imbalance in the brain or a lack of serotonin in the brain .As for me I know its causes are not just a handfull. Things like breakups, having illnesses that last long,eating disorder ,missing somebody so badly among others can cause depression. Almost 20% of children in the world get depressed and they do not know what to do. They feel sad,angry all the time,lose weight , performance declines, poor hygiene and always in a depressed mood. Its just heartbreaking that many parents ignore the emotional changes in the lives of there children especially in Africa.

It pours acid down my throat to know that some parents get more bitter when they see these signs in their children. They dont care how they talk to their children,how they treat them or whether they hurt. Some times parents hurt their children but they always take it for granted. Being elders, they think they know it all and always right. Sometimes children just need a simple sorry. In Uganda (Busoga) there is a saying “Omukuulu tasoobya” meaning elders never err. In this case, the young have to apologise for the mistakes an elder makes . Well, heavens will never fall when you apologise to your children, its just another level of maturity. You can do it in a creative manner, buy them a gift just to assure them that no matter what happens “I love you”.

It can’t stop shining if you give your children a chance to critize you. However this should be in a respective way. In that way you will know what really hurts those babies.Have an alone time with your children,open up to them they will surely trust you with all their hearts. Have you ever asked yourself whether your children trust you, can they tell you what they call deep secrets or they run some where else.

Fighting depression among children starts with parents. If you can’t help them handle it ,they will always find a way. You are not sure which way. Don’t send your child to hell because you failed to understand them.Before you express bitterness first ask, why? Nothing hurts like being misunderstood by your own parents.Tell those children to seek God, teach them that God is above all. Be your child’s best friend. You will get the best out of them. You can’t be perfect, always ask God