The hosts discuss the common experience of not being believed by parents when in pain. They emphasize the importance of listening and believing children, urging parents to take their children's pain seriously.
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Quick takeaways
Ignoring a child's pain can lead to emotional distress and a sense of not being heard.
Being attentive to children's well-being helps identify underlying issues and prioritize their well-being.
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Taking Children's Pain Seriously
When children tell us they're hurt, it's crucial to take their pain seriously. We may have our doubts or brush it off as nothing, but we must remember the lasting impact it can have on them. Ignoring their pain can create a sense of being doubted and not truly heard, which may lead to emotional distress. By listening and taking their pain seriously, we can offer comfort and support, potentially addressing physical or emotional issues that require attention.
Being Mindful of Children's Well-being
Being attentive to our children's well-being is essential. Whether it's sadness or physical discomfort, we need to resist the urge to dismiss it as insignificant. By really hearing and considering their emotions, we can better identify potential underlying issues, such as depression or hidden injuries. While it's natural to hope they are not really hurt, it's important to prioritize their well-being by taking their concerns seriously, just as we wished someone had done for us in the past.
We all have some version of this memory: We didn’t feel well. We fell awkwardly on our wrist. We hit our head. We told our parents, but they didn’t believe us…they told us we’d be fine. They told us we’d feel better soon. Then a few days later it turned out that we had scarlet fever or shingles. Our wrist was broken. We’d sustained a concussion.