What portion of children feel homesick when away from home?

• A. Some
• B. Nearly all
• C. Most do not
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Homesickness when away from home is a common reaction for children who are adjusting to a new setting. Separation from familiar routines, people, and comfort can trigger feelings of sadness, longing for home, and anxiety, especially in the first days or weeks. Because this response is so widespread in children experiencing new environments—sleepaway camps, trips, or start of school—the best descriptor is that nearly all feel it at least briefly. This acknowledges that most kids experience some homesick feelings, even if they don’t show it in the same way or for the same length of time. The other options suggest it’s less common or nonexistent, which doesn’t align with typical experiences of separation distress in children.