This article highlights some of the psychological effects and worries from parents about confinement, particularly for younger children that are still in development and trying to understand what is “normal”. For some children, confinement has turned into apathy and children are no longer engaging in stimulating activities. For parents, trying to keep children stimulated can be difficult. These routines include monitoring education, play, and diet (which can suffer as some parents give children more unhealthy foods to keep them appeased at home). More so than that, parents also have to deal with the psychological and emotional support, such as answering questions about why a family dog can go outside but they can’t or family members passing away.
Some groups are facing additional pressures, including poorer families that may not have space for all family members and children to comfortably live and conduct their daily routines. There are also children who regularly attend therapy or have special needs, such as children with autism. As orders to stay home continue on longer, including many parents facing unemployment and financial burdens, more issues will crop up. This article highlights some of the effects of confinement on children in Spain, but it certainly can be extended to children across the world.