Five “educational” phrases that break a child's psyche: the better to replace such words

Psychologists named unacceptable phrases that should never be said to children.

What phrases should not be said to children, such words break their psyche

  1. “If you are irritable or misbehave, you will be taken away by gypsies, the police, someone else's aunt, etc.”. A child under the age of 12 does not have analytical thinking, so he takes such threats seriously. As a result, she may feel insecure, because of which fears and phobias develop. If the child is fussy, you should just pick him up or hug him. And you should talk to her only after she calms down. Children need to be explained why they should behave well, using real and fictional stories as an example, especially under the age of five, this is the best way for them to perceive information. do it right! Your hands are growing from the wrong place! You don't understand anything!” The child completely trusts adults, so he will consider himself as his parents say about him. Such words form an inferiority complex in children and fear of making a mistake. This in adult life prevents trying something new and learning. Instead, the child should be calmly and kindly told that what he is doing is wrong. And be sure to suggest how to do it correctly.
  2. “Look at Mykhailo, what a great guy he is! Why is it wrong with you? All children are like children, and you!.”Such comparisons lower the child's self-esteem, because he really believes that he is worse than everyone else. It will be much more effective to figure out why something is wrong with the child and offer simple steps to solve the problem.
  3. “If you behave like this, I will stop loving you, I will send you to an orphanage! ” The child needs to know that his parents will always support him, no matter what happens. Otherwise, she will not feel supported, she will be constantly haunted by fear and anxiety. Therefore, the child must be constantly told that he is loved and appreciated, will always be supported and will never be left in trouble.
  4. “Don't cry, you are not hurt at all. Nothing to be upset about little things!” Parents cannot determine for the child whether he is in pain or not, only he knows it. Therefore, you should not devalue her emotions and feelings. Otherwise, in adult life, she will constantly ignore her needs and feelings. Instead, you need to hug the child and calm him down, you can not say anything at all, just be there.

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