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What Causes Homesickness?

My 10 year old grandson has developed a refusal to leave his home. he plays online with his friends and has no problem laughing and talking to them but absolutely will not go out. His parents are getting a divorce and my son has full custody and his mother has moved out of the country.
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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If he is spending hours together online, and this has affected his daily routine, an internet use disorder can be suspected.
His symptoms can also be due to the stress from the family issues of divorce.
A consultation to child psychiatrist is certainly advisable as a timely intervention may prevent future problems.
Regards.
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What Causes Homesickness?

If he is spending hours together online, and this has affected his daily routine, an internet use disorder can be suspected. His symptoms can also be due to the stress from the family issues of divorce. A consultation to child psychiatrist is certainly advisable as a timely intervention may prevent future problems. Regards.