Worrying may cause a mother to be negative, less responsive and emotionally available to the children and this may cause internalizing and externalizing behaviors in children.  Internalizing behavior is characterized as anxiety, withdraw and depression. Externalizing behavior includes aggression, disruptiveness, and impulsivity. It is said that preschool children who experience externalizing behaviors are at risk for continuing this problem at school and during adolescent.  They are also at risk for mental illness and bullying of others. Role overload, employment problems, provision for and protection of children are factors that contribute to worrying.  God says, “[D]o not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be known to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7)

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