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3 Dangerous Manipulative Phrases Parents Say: Don't Talk to Your Kids Like That
20.08.2023 16:56
Some mothers and fathers do not even notice how they manipulate their children when communicating with them.
We are talking about the use of phrases that contain hidden threats and attempts to humiliate.
Such words have a bad influence on the child and, despite their apparent effectiveness, do not help in education.
If you want your baby to be confident, not to be fearful and to truly love you, do not say the following phrases:
"Don't act like a girl/boy!"
Is your son interested in ballroom dancing and sometimes allows himself to cry? Is your daughter interested in playing soccer and doesn’t want to act like a “sissy”? No problem!
Just don’t reproach your child for this, don’t hurt his pride, don’t impose stereotypes and don’t stop the baby.
If you still make these mistakes, the boy or girl may develop complexes. In addition, he or she may not realize his or her talent.
Emotions and hobbies should not be taboo.
"But Nikita helps his parents!"
It would seem that there is nothing wrong with setting an example for your child to follow in the footsteps of an obedient child.
However, after such comparisons, your son or daughter is unlikely to start behaving “correctly.”
And even if the baby does act the way you want, such behavior is unlikely to be sincere.
In addition, comparing with other children is fraught with a decrease in your child’s self-esteem: he will feel that he is worse than everyone else.
"Are you trying to make me cry?"
This dangerous phrase combines manipulation and intimidation.
Firstly, the mother uses threats to make her son or daughter do something. There is nothing good about that.
Secondly, the child worries about his parent. He develops a feeling of fear. There should be no such psychological pressure from adults.
