By W. R. Cummings, Psych Central, September 8, 2019
Sometimes, as adults, we use unhealthy methods to change our children’s behavior. We mean well, but we focus more on immediate change than we do on long-term success. Instead of teaching kids skills to make independent choices, we teach them how to obey our demands.
More often than not, we use emotional manipulation to get the results that make our lives easier instead of the ones that make their lives more successful.
How many people do you know who try to make their kids feel guilty so they won’t make bad choices again? How many people do you know who bring attention to their children’s negatives choices in front of others? Do they shame their kids? Do they use harsh voice tones? Do they intentionally ask their children questions that will make them feel small and stupid?
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