My 5 year old son is very sensitive and cries about everything?

I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. My son is 6 and he's the exact same way. In fact, he's been that way since he started talking. I was really worried about it, so I took him to see the pediatrician. She said that sometimes small children associate attention with love (the more attention given, the more the child thinks you love him). Not saying that they're crying just for attention. Most of my problem has been that his father and I have been seperated since he was 2 and he often goes to visit with him. The rules at his father's house are different from my rules, so sometimes my son will do something here that is a no-no at his daddy's house and he cries because he thinks he's done something wrong. I find the thing that works for me is just to give him a hug and explain to him that even if he's done something wrong, it doesn't make me love him any less. It seems to be improving. I hope this helps.

I think that is pretty normal for kids around that age. =) Kids that age tend to just burst into tears from the smallest things. Don't worry, just always be there for him and he will outgrow it. =)

my 7 year old has a low pain and stress threshhold and makes a fussabout anything and everthing, he is gradually doing it less and I think it's something they grow out of, try to be patient but if it really is worrying you you could get the local gp to shck him over.

My daughter was very sentimental. She would cry of the smallest things too. I worried about her but as she got older, she grew out of it crying about everything. She's 15 now. I think your son just has a big heart and he still needs to learn how to control his emotions. My daughter is the biggest sweet heart. Some people are just born with big hearts. She would give away her last dollar even if she couldn't afford to. I used to try and make my daughter laugh when she was sad. Most times, it would work like a charm. Knock knock jokes are fun... Mine were pretty much silly. Knock knock, who's there? Falling ! Falling who? Falling down and than I would fall down. I did rolling over, spinning round, jumping up, flapping arms, LOL, ok I am a little bit nuts, but it made her laugh and that's what was important. Good luck and don't worry. I really believe your son has a heart of gold. You'll see.

Don't worry about this , I am sure he will outgrow it . All children are different and he may always be someone who is a little more sensitive but I don't think you will have to worry about him crying all the time as he gets older . He is still quite young and this is his way of handling with things right now .