Are all children in care badly behaved?
Children who need to be fostered or adopted have often had a difficult start in life and may have little reason to trust adults. They may show their distrust and distress in many ways, including ‘naughty’ behaviour, nightmares, or being quiet and withdrawn. As part of the adoption/fostering process, you’ll be taught strategies for dealing with any challenging behaviour. The emotional issues assessment tool will help you think about the skills and experience you may need to draw on.
Children who need to be fostered or adopted have often had a difficult start in life and may have little reason to trust adults. They may show their distrust and distress in many ways, including ‘naughty’ behaviour, nightmares, or being quiet and withdrawn. As part of the adoption/fostering process, you’ll be taught strategies for dealing with any challenging behaviour.
