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7. They cry easily and might have crying spells.
This problem works much like stomach aches, although the feelings are usually stronger and more confusing for the child. Try giving him a little more space. Do not push too hard to get him to talk. You want him to know it is okay to sometimes cry and feel upset. Ask if he wants to talk about the painful thoughts and feelings. If not, give him a little time and space and then go back quietly to sit for a few minutes and maybe talk. If his crying goes on for more than a couple days, try to get him to talk with his case manager or maybe with a counselor.
Also consider this. The child may be ill or in pain. It might be he has learned it is better to suffer through it than to tell an adult. Past adult reactions may not have been helpful. Even worse, the reaction may have been worse for him than just suffering through it.