What words should not be said to a boy: 7 forbidden phrases of parents
Some phrases spoken by parents can ruin a child’s life, psychologists warn.
We tell you what phrases you shouldn’t say to a boy.
What you shouldn't say to a boy
The first thing to do is to eliminate phrases like “boys don’t cry” and “boys aren’t afraid of anything” from your vocabulary.
Boys also have the right to experience and express emotions. Suppressing emotions can negatively affect a child's psyche.
It is also worth avoiding harsh phrases like “you didn’t live up to my expectations,” “you disappoint me,” “I’m ashamed of you.”
By not explaining to your child what exactly worries you about his behavior, you are creating an inferiority complex in him.
It’s better to replace the phrase “you’re already big, handle it yourself” with “I’m sure you can handle it, and if not, I’ll help you.”
Also, you shouldn't tell a boy the phrase "you're acting like a girl." With such phrases, you instill in your son a disdainful attitude towards the opposite sex.
Earlier we talked about how a parent can properly start a serious conversation with a child.
