Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective When a grandparent scolds a child harshly, the child may begin to fear all adults, not just the…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective A spirited child is often energetic, intense, and possesses a strong sense of justice. Without careful guidance, they…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective A child who is often labelled as ‘good’ can sometimes become trapped by that title. They may start…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective Comparison has the power to corrode a child’s courage. When they hear the words, ‘Why can’t you be…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective When a relative says, ‘Your cousin gets top marks,’ and your child folds into silence, their nervous system…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective When one child is corrected while a sibling is watching, the silent story the sibling can absorb is:…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective Bad news can cause children to freeze when they are expecting explosions, lectures, or humiliation. To make honesty…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective Apologising to your child does not weaken your authority; it strengthens it, because it demonstrates self-control and a…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
Parenting Perspective When a child makes a mistake in public, your first instinct may be to correct them quickly so…
Fear of Getting Told Off or Disappointing You
The best ‘are you mad at me’ answer is an honest but gentle one: admit the feeling briefly, then immediately…
