They hear: “You’re not important.” Rushing kids makes them feel like they’re a burden, not valued.
They hear: “You’re a terrible child.” This sounds like blame. Kids shut down instead of learning from mistakes.
They hear: “Your feelings don’t matter.” Minimizing emotions teaches kids to bottle them up.
They hear: “You don’t deserve an explanation.” This blocks communication and discourages critical thinking.
They hear: “Your pain isn’t real.” It invalidates their emotions instead of teaching how to express them.
They hear: “You’re not good enough.” Comparisons damage self-worth and sibling relationships.