Confinement generates tension in the home, as the sources of stress are greater. Parents have to deal with totally new situations, such as the combination of telecommuting and the non-stop presence of their children (not to mention the job of teaching them). And on the other hand, there are far fewer ways to escape or take a breather (Friday night outings, housework, children's extra-curricular activities, etc.).
Tensions that sometimes lead to violence, against oneself or other family members. Professors at UCLouvain specializing in family and parenting issues have set up a help line for parents in difficulty.
The helpline can be contacted on 0471/414.333 from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. At the end of the line, a team of psychologists are on hand to help you find a new equilibrium, to get everyone involved, to understand and accept the negative emotions that family confinement can generate, and even to find the good in the situation.
There's also a site to help you: "burnoutparental". www.burnoutparental.com
This site offers advice and solutions to help parents avoid cracking under pressure.
