But sometimes interpreting kids drawings means that you discover a deeper layer to what they are thinking and feeling it is very important not to read too much into a drawing but instead to allow the child to tell you what the drawing means to them asking questions such as what the people in the drawing are doing can reveal things from your child that you might never see yourself. To interpret the familys drawings notice the position of the child compared to the others when the children are in the middle among the parents it is because they feel protected and safe conversely that the couple is felt stronger than parenthood if the child is much smaller or alone in a corner he may feel crushed or marginalized. Childrens drawings help to identify adhd learning disabilities special talents and abilities anxieties and fears lies and their manner of coping with the difficult situations they encounter such as a child who fails exams a child suffering from social problems having trouble accepting change dealing with a new child in the home divorce getting ready for first grade and more