A new social media trend prompts adults to ask their children how they would respond to toxic parenting phrases from the past. Children, raised in more respectful environments, often respond in uplifting ways, redefining harmful sayings. This shift emphasizes a collective effort to break the cycle of abusive discipline that has historically been accepted. Mental health experts note that negative childhood messages can profoundly affect self-esteem and emotional health throughout adulthood. The discussion continues with public figures like Michelle Obama reflecting on their past parenting choices and regrets.
I see in my clients how childhood messages both negative and positive shape who they become. Being shouted at can alter a child's brain.
Seeing how this generation of parents are trying their best to break the cycle of abuse that has frequently masqueraded as discipline.
It took a couple of spankings for me to be like, yeah, you know what, this is a little kid and the fact that I can't think of any better way to get my point across.
The mental health consequences of having hostile, demeaning or humiliating words used against you in childhood can be lifelong.
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