Dr. Edward Bach once said that , ” Independence, individuality and freedom , should be taught from the beginning , and the child should be encouraged as early as possible in life to think and act for himself.” Parents should give their children spiritual, mental and physical guidance to the utmost of their ability and let them gain knowledge and experience in their own way. They should be given every possible freedom for unhampered development. Dr. Bach also believed that as along as our Souls and personalities are in harmony all is joy and peace, happiness and health. When our personalities are led astray from the path laid down by the Soul, either by our worldly desires or by the persuasion of others, a conflict arises. This conflict is the root cause of disease and unhappiness.
But in reality things are far more different. Many a times we see parents dictating their kids on what to do and not to do. We see them pushing their children into hobbies or careers, where they are neither happy nor able to grow. Parents should refrain from any undue control or obligation and children should be left free to develop in their own way.
Most psychological problems that show up later in life as a result of this conflict , have their roots in life’s first seven years. Therefore it stands to reason that many physical and psychological problems later in life might be avoided through using Bach Flower during these early years. According to leading paediatricians, approximately 80% of a child’s symptoms such as stomachaches and headaches are psychosomatic responses.
However, even under the best of circumstances, it can be hard to tell the difference between challenging behaviours and emotions that are consistent with typical child development and those that are cause for concern. It is important to remember that many disorders like anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression, do occur during childhood. In fact, many adults who seek treatment reflect back on how these disorders affected their childhood and wish that they had received help sooner.
Unfortunately, today parents are treating these issues with harmful drugs. Drugs, which are not only addictive but doing them more harm than good! Knowing this, parents who have seen the remarkable results that are possible with Bach Flower remedies would certainly not want to be without them.
The Bach Flower Remedies are very safe for children. From sleeping disorders, bed-wetting, every day fears, difficult teething , aggression, daydreaming, self-esteem, worries, sadness, self-acceptance, school issues etc. these remedies can help various problems in any stage of a child’s life. Children respond quickly to the Bach Flower Remedies because they have not had years of unresolved emotional imbalances. Parents giving the Bach Flower Remedies to their children are often amazed by the positive effect the Remedies have on their children. Screaming children find sudden relief, shy and fearful children find courage, impatient and angry children find peace and discouraged children find the will to go on.