Let’s be honest here: we’re a bit ridiculous. Just take a look at how we interact with our little ones.
“Excuse me, Sarah, I’m having a conversation. You need to patiently wait until I’m finished, okay?”
Why do we engage our kids this way? No wonder they often tune us out. While showering them with praise for even the smallest achievements is heartwarming, it might also shed light on why toddlers can act out so dramatically: we’re speaking to them in a way that could make anyone throw a tantrum!
“Jessica, what’s going on over there?”
“I was just about to grab a glass of juice.”
“Hold on. No. You still have juice left. Finish what I poured for you, and then you can ask me for more, alright?”
“I just—”
“NO ATTITUDE!”
It’s hilarious, yet kind of sad. Imagine if we communicated with one another in this manner all day long! Poor kids.
This article was originally published on Oct. 16, 2015.
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In summary, we often communicate with our kids in ways that could frustrate anyone, leading to the very behaviors we try to correct. Let’s rethink how we engage not just with our children, but with each other too.
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