Deprivation is like when you really want a cookie, but there are no cookies left in the jar. You feel a little sad because you can’t have what you want. It’s when something you need or like isn’t there. Imagine if your favorite toy went missing, and you couldn’t play with it. That’s another way to feel deprived, because you don’t have something you enjoy.
Think of a garden with flowers that need water to grow. If the garden doesn’t get water, the flowers might wilt or not bloom. The garden is deprived of water, just like how you might feel if you don’t get enough hugs or bedtime stories. You need those things to feel happy and safe.
Imagine you’re playing a fun game, but then the batteries run out. You can’t play anymore, and you feel a bit upset. That game is deprived of power, just like how you might feel if you don’t get enough playtime or snacks. Deprivation is when something important is missing, and it can make you feel like something is not quite right.