Psychological aspects of children left home after their parent's departure abroad to work

Abstract

Within the context of the transition period in Romania a new phenomenon was noticed, which was generated by the migration in search of a job. This phenomenon is described by the changes in the emotional and social life of the children affected by the migration of their parents. The article shows the adverse effects on child development caused by the absence of one or both parents, as well as their reaction of adaptation to the new situation. The symptoms manifested by the child trying to cope with this situation are varied (anxiety, sleep disturbances, instability, poorer school performance or school failure, depressive manifestations, altered behaviour) and they require specific therapy focused on the active involvement of the child.