Emotional

Negativity

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Absolutely any negative outburst is a form of abuse. Whether you are yelling or physically assaulting someone. Children have not developed the ability to understand the difference between discipline and abuse. Children are extremely sensitive to the infliction of tone, abruptness and any perceived threat. Occasional exposure to these threats can be overcome by a … Read more

Negative Conversations

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“No!” “Be quiet!” “What’s wrong with you?” “Why can’t you do anything right?” “Stop it, you’re driving me crazy!” “Go to your room!” “Can’t you see I’m busy?” “Leave me alone!” “Don’t touch that!” “Stop wining!” “Wait until your father gets home!” “Stop bothering me!” The average child hears more than 60,000 negative responses before … Read more