Since becoming a parent, have become too sensitive to tragedies involving children. How to cope?!?

Question

Ever since I became a mom, I can barely read the news about pedophiles, child abuse, even fictional stories that involve child tragedies.  I heard about a news archive of a story (happened 5 years ago) of a woman who killed her 15 month old and 3 month old by leaving them to starve while she vacations with her boyfriend, and I cried for days!!  Have I become weaker as a result? Fellow parents, how do you deal with this?

Roger S · Accepted Answer

It is normal for you to be more sensitive to issues regarding these kind of situations regarding kids because you are now a parent.  You love your child and are paranoid that one of these tragic situations might happen to your baby. Just take good care of your child. Supervise your child at all times (swimming, at the park, at stores, etc). Take good care of your child and do your best. That is all you can do. I'm sure you're going to be fine. Crying about these tragic events is OK. It's not wrong to show compassion for others. If the feelings get overwhelming, turn to your doctor, mental health counselor, or someone at church if you go. There is NOTHING wrong with asking for someones help.

redneckgurl_n_va · Answer

I went through the same thing it is normal to be scared after having a baby.  It can also be postpartum depression. when ever you would get down  pick up baby and spend time with him or her and try talking to some one close to you and remember that even thought there is alot of bad stuff in the world you still have ur lil one and you will take care of he to the best of you abilities but just try holding baby and playing with him or her it really helped me

Since becoming a parent, have become too sensitive to tragedies involving children. How to cope?!?

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