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It is important for parents to understand a golden rule as far as injuries suffered by children are concerned. It always looks worse than it really is. You may end up with a perception that the child is bleeding and may run out of blood very soon. However, it may just be a minor injury that may bleed for a bit and stop automatically.
In such a scenario, losing your cool and panicking in front of the child is only going to set a very bad example. Many parents presume that it is acceptable to lose control if the health of the child is involved. Well, if you give an escape route to the child and convey the message that it is acceptable to ignore your own rules under specific circumstances, the child shall build its own rules automatically.
This can lead to a situation where parents find it very difficult to control their emotions when they see their child badly or supposedly badly injured. Well, why don’t you try applying first aid to each other? Why don’t you carry out dry runs one party pretends to be injured and the other party applies first aid very quickly?
This will help you even out the kinks and will help you present a calm face. In many cases, the child looks towards the parents for succor. If the parent panics, the child too will panic and this can have disastrous consequences for the kid.
On the other hand, if the parent is very cool and smiling, the child will be reassured that there is nothing serious. This will give you that extra window of comfort where you can rush to hospital if something is seriously wrong. As a parent, you will have to plan for all this and a lot more well in advance.
