Today’s parents have heard or read plenty about what to tell kids when they do or say something not quite nice, like criticizing the behavior rather than the child.
For example, child experts advice saying “That was not a very nice thing to do”, instead of “You were a bad boy/girl.” Yet, even with the best intentions, parents sometimes make comments that weaken their children’s confidence.
Here are some common scenarios where you might have responded unfavorably toward a certain behavior.
Scenario 1: Your child sadly tells you that he failed to make the first-string soccer team.
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