I'm getting tired of you!

baby who is crying

Many times parents must take a deep breath when their children misbehave because if not, they are capable of saying the most hurtful things. But The power of words and the great emotional damage they can do to children should not be underestimated. It is necessary to be aware of the words that are said and avoid phrases such as: 'I'm getting tired of you'.

When a parent tells a child that 'I'm getting tired of you', the little one receives an emotional wound that is difficult to heal. He will feel that he is rejected by the person most important to him, his father or mother. And if your parents are capable of rejecting you, who else will not? The feeling of emotional abandonment can be very distressing for a child of any age to have heard this phrase from the mouth of their parents.

In the same way, if you tell your children that you are angry because of them you are showing that you are not emotionally strong, do not allow yourself the luxury of blaming your children for your own emotions! Take personal responsibility for your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and don't tell your child that he, or anyone else, has the power to make you feel something. A better way to frame this frustration is to say something like: "I really don't like the choice you are making today."

When you argue with your child, you should know not to argue if one does not want to. If you remind your child that he has to stop arguing with you, it is because you keep showing him that you disagree with something. Better offer a warning with a consequence or just selectively ignore what your child says to prevent the discussion from getting bigger. Choose your battles well to avoid making a mountain out of a molehill.


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