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Is Your Kid Running the Show? How to Put an End to Power Struggles

Raising Good Humans

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A Balance of Love and Limits

Parental reactions to children's negative emotions often stem from discomfort and a desire to alleviate distress. When children exhibit frustrations, such as tantrums or aversions to activities, parents may react by either loosening limits or minimizing concerns through rationalizations, cheerleading, or distractions. This can result in ineffective responses that fail to address the root causes of a child's emotional state. Instead of fostering resilience, these methods may encourage dependency on external validation or avoidance of difficult feelings, ultimately undermining the child's ability to cope with challenges.

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