From the first days of nursery school to the first days of college, parents and children are confronted with feelings brought about by separation. Children of all ages may experience some anxiety about managing on their own. Young children are still struggling to control their impulses and may need a parent's presence to feel secure. Older children leaving home — perhaps for the first time — may experience their own anxiety about managing on their own as homesickness. On the other side, [...]
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