How Not to Ruin a Child's Life: Labels in the Lives of Parents and Children

06.06.2024 19:30

Parents love to label their children, but experts advise against it, even if it's the most innocent of characteristics.

In any case, in matters of raising and developing a child, this is a mistake that leads to serious consequences.

Experts explained why it is so important to think about the words parents use to reward their children.

Offensive labels

The succinct expressions of parents can hinder the child's development in the future, and the damage may be irreparable.

These could be words like lazy or crybaby and others.

Child
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Harmless stamps

But you need to use praise carefully in communication.

When parents tell their children that they are the most beautiful, talented or smart, they also make a mistake.

It seems like a compliment never hurt anyone, but in this case it certainly doesn't do any good.

This is because children may begin to think that they deserved the grade when they behaved in accordance with their parents' demands, but not on their own.

What to do

Experts say that the best option is the most ordinary and lively communication between parents and children.

It is necessary to make it clear to the child that his opinion will be heard, but it is important to avoid criticism and labeling.

Earlier we talked about whether children should be punished for their misdeeds .

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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  1. Offensive labels
  2. Harmless stamps
  3. What to do