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What 4 Phrases You Absolutely Shouldn't Say to a Child When He Cries: But Parents Say Them Anyway
12.03.2023 12:23
Updated: 14.04.2023 15:08
Mom and dad may react differently to their baby's crying.
In some cases, parents will sympathize with the baby, in others, they will start to get irritated.
However, regardless of what emotions the mother and father are experiencing, for them seeing a crying child is a great stress.
At this point, the main thing is not to say too much, so as not to worsen an already difficult situation.
Below are four phrases that can make a crying baby very upset or scared.
"Stop crying!"
There is no need to demand that a child immediately stop crying.
The baby is showing strong emotions for some reason. And if he forces himself to stop crying, the source of the worries is unlikely to go away.
The boy or girl will begin to repress emotions. And this can have a negative impact on the child's condition.
"You disgrace me!"
There is no need to press on the child's sense of guilt. The child should not think that his problem is of no importance, and that with his tears he only does bad to the parent.
The boy or girl should not get the impression that the situation of other people is more important than his own difficulties.
If this is not prevented, the child may develop complexes and other psychological problems.
"If you keep crying, then..."
A crying child should never be frightened. Don't tell the baby that you'll leave him in the store or "give" him to "that lady over there."
Such threats can make your offspring more fearful and withdrawn.
"But this boy doesn't cry!"
It is dangerous to tell a child that his brother/friend/classmate in kindergarten is better just because he does not show emotions.
Such statements are unlikely to make the child more obedient. But they can lead to a serious drop in self-esteem in a son or daughter.
