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Worst Mistakes Parents Make When Talking to Kids - Frequently Asked Questions

Author - Anita Ramesh
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on May 12, 2022


FAQs on Worst Mistakes Parents Make When Talking to Kids

1. Which specialist doctor to consult for counseling of parents?

Parents can consult a counseling psychologist for issues concerning parenting or child-rearing.

2. What are the worst mistakes parents can make?

The worst mistakes that parents can make include making the child feel unloved, unaccepted, and a complete lack of support. These mistakes are made by several parents unconsciously.

3. What is the most damaging thing to say to a child?

One of the most damaging things to tell a child is, “If you do not behave like this, we will not love you. You are a bad child.”


4. What are some common mistakes that parents make?

Parents tend to hide their expression of affection while engaging in conflicts in front of children. This can give children a distorted idea about interpersonal relationships. Another common mistake is controlling children and dictating the way they should be and their life choices.


5. What should parents not say to their children?

Parents should not label their children as good or bad based on the incident. A child should be reassured that they are loved no matter what. The approval or disapproval has to be at the level of the incident, not the child itself.

6. How does an angry parent affect a child?

An angry parent who does not express their anger in an effective healthy manner can teach a child to suffer in silence, use anger as a way to deal with situations or feel insecure and unsafe.

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