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Stop whining! You better be quiet if you want this. Have you ever said words like this to your child? At times, I do whatever it takes to get my kid to comply. But when no punishment works out, I get frustrated. What if I tell you by having a command on your words, you can raise a happy, confident and obedient child. Don’t believe me? Here are few things you should never say to your kid –
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What you say – Don’t be greedy. You should share your toys with others. Hearing this, the child thinks nothing is mine and I have to share everything. He will not take care of his own things.
What you should say- How about swapping your toy for a while with Anuj? Hearing this, the child thinks the toy is still mine and if I share I will get to play with Anuj’s toy too. But do not force your kid in any way.
What you say – Look at that boy! You can also do this. Hearing this, the child thinks I am good for nothing and it will lower down his confidence level as well.
What you should say- I know you can do it! This way the child will think that you believe in him and you are proud of the fact that he is trying.
What you say- Why do you want to know this? You will learn when you grow up. Hearing this- he will get more excited to know that particular thing. And trust me he will get answers from other sources.
What you should say- if he asks any questions; try your level best to answer. If you are not able to, always get back.
What you say- Hearing this, the child will think, I should not express my feelings and crying is bad.
What you should say- Why are you crying? Are you hurt or sad? Go for open-ended questions so that the child will get a platform to express.
What you say- Hearing this, the child will think all elders are right and what they say we should obey. This way he will start trusting everyone including strangers.
What you should say- You should listen to your parents. They will never think ill of you. This way he will have better understanding whom to trust or whom not to.
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