“Unlock the Secret to Your Child’s Respect: 9 Surprising Behaviors You Must Break Today!”
4) Dismissing their feelings
Children, like adults, have a wide spectrum of emotions. And just like us, they want their feelings to be acknowledged and validated.
Dismissing a child’s feelings is one behavior that can erode their respect for you. When they express sadness, anger, or frustration and we brush it off or tell them to “stop being silly”, we’re sending a message that their feelings don’t matter.
But here’s the thing. Their feelings do matter.
Just because they’re young doesn’t mean their emotions are any less real or valid. By acknowledging their feelings, we teach them empathy and emotional intelligence.
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