Our child says things like, ‘You are just like Baba’ when annoyed. Could they be drawing from how we talk about each other? September 1, 2025
We sometimes use ‘jokes’ to win arguments. Could that teach our child to use humour to dominate instead of resolve? September 1, 2025
We do not insult each other, but we use dismissive language like, ‘Whatever’ or ‘Leave it’. Can this become a model of emotional shutdown? September 1, 2025
I realised we often use phrases like ‘You always do this’ or ‘Why are you like this?’ in front of our child. Could these shape their internal dialogue? September 1, 2025
When we disagree, my spouse speaks calmly, but with condescension. Is tone alone enough to shape how our child defines respect? September 1, 2025
I often make jokes at my spouse’s expense. Could our child be absorbing mockery as a form of affection? September 1, 2025
Our child recently started using phrases like, ‘Oh, here we go again’. Could they be mimicking our patterns of irritation? September 1, 2025
We speak respectfully but with cold, flat tones. Could emotional detachment be modelling emotional unavailability? September 1, 2025
My spouse and I often use sarcasm with each other. Could that teach our child to disguise hurt with humour? September 1, 2025
I worry that our child never sees us reconnect. Can that leave them emotionally stuck in the middle of our conflict? September 1, 2025
