6. “Shut up!”
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No one likes to be told to “shut up,” but if you say it enough to your kids they’ll eventually start saying it to others.
7. “Why can’t you be more like your brother/sister?”
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This only creates feelings of inadequacy and drives a wedge between siblings.
8. “Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about!”
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Parents have been dropping this old chestnut for generations, but it’s basically threatening your kids when you stop to think about it.
9. “Why can’t you do anything right?”
Kids learn through trial and error, but they’ll never try anything new if you’ve made them afraid to try.
10. “There’s no reason to be scared. Just do it!”
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Telling your kid there’s no reason to be scared doesn’t change the fact that they arescared. Instead, try listening to why your kid says they’re scared.
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