Expressions that can upset your child. Even if said unconsciously, they affect the child's perception of the world. What words should you replace them with?

❌ You made a mistake again.

We all learn from our mistakes, and children are no exception.

✅ You will definitely succeed, you just have to keep trying.

❌You're going to make me paralyzed.

A child who is told such words can grow up to be mischievous, insecure, and suspicious.

✅ When you say that, I can't explain to you what's what, let's try to understand together.

❌Don't act like that, you're a girl/boy...

A child's gender does not determine their behavior.

✅ When you behave like that, it's like this. How else can you behave in a situation like this?

❌ Don't expect anything good from me until you...

A child can be punished by not giving them something, but never depriving them of care and affection can be a punishment.

✅ You didn't do this, and we don't have to go to the park / buy a new toy.

❌ A little whining about something...

Is that a small thing for your child?

✅ What happened? Did it really upset you that much? Can I help you?

❌ Everyone will laugh at you...

These words set the child against society.

✅ Let's imagine together the consequences of your behavior/steps.

❌ Look, Ani only gets excellent grades, and you...

Don't compare your child to other children, only to themselves. Present a situation when they were at their most self-expressive and how good they felt at that moment.

✅ You're basically succeeding, let's figure out together what didn't work.