“Are You Unknowingly Pushing Your Kids Away? Discover the 8 Common Mistakes Even Loving Parents Make!”
Instead of offering a solution immediately, try asking, “Do you want advice, or do you just want me to listen?” More often than not, they’ll appreciate the chance to process their feelings on their own terms.
4) They expect perfection
No parent thinks, “I expect my child to be perfect.” But sometimes, our words and reactions send that message anyway.
When kids feel like they have to meet impossibly high standards—whether it’s in school, sports, or behavior—they may start hiding their struggles out of fear of disappointing us.
