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3 "Harmless" Parental Phrases That Can Make a Child Very Offended
20.03.2024 06:50
When communicating with a child, some parents often say very dangerous phrases.
We are talking about seemingly harmless statements, because of which the child begins to feel disappointed and hurt.
Unfortunately, phrases like these are popular with moms and dads.
Avoid these remarks - and then your child will not become an insecure person and will not stop loving you.
"You can't do that: you're a boy/girl/older."
When criticizing a child, parents should not remind him of his age or gender.
You should only make claims against a child for the action he or she has taken.
Otherwise, the child will feel unfair: “So it turns out that I’m not allowed, but others are?”
"Don't lie!"
You shouldn't directly accuse your child of lying. It's better to draw your child's attention to the logical inconsistencies in his story.
In addition, a child may tell the truth, even if his statement sounds implausible: do not forget about this option. The child will be very offended if he is accused of lying, although he was honest.
"When you grow up, you'll understand!"
This parental phrase can offend a child. It is possible that the child will come to the following conclusion: “I am not taken seriously because I am still small.”
Earlier we talked about how to help a child survive a move to another city.
