Updated: May 30, 2023
Originally Published: May 30, 2023
A colleague recently shared a thoughtful article about a mother who spent a week communicating in whispers, claiming it transformed her experience of motherhood. I found myself pondering whether there was a hidden message in her gesture. In her exploration, writer Lisa Harper reflects on the escalation of frustration that can lead to yelling at our children and her subsequent decision to embrace a week of whispers instead. The results were noteworthy: improved focus, fewer tantrums from her kids, diminished distractions, and an overall sense of calmness that seemed to positively affect her children. Intrigued, I planned to embark on a similar experiment. However, the universe had other ideas.
Just as I was about to begin my whispering challenge, the obnoxious sound of a leaf blower invaded my space thanks to the gardener’s arrival. My mother, who has some hearing difficulties, misheard my gentle request to feed the baby, responding with a loud “WHAT?” When I attempted to clarify, she looked at me, bewildered, as if I were the most irritating person alive. “Are you whispering? Why are you whispering?” At that moment, I decided to flip the script and yell for an hour to see what would ensue.
Here’s what I discovered from my vocal experiment:
- The incessant noise of the leaf blower became a mere background hum, easily drowned out by my own shouts—a win-win situation.
- The bewildered expression on my infant’s face while I yelled at everyone during breastfeeding was quite amusing.
- Yelling is surprisingly entertaining for children when it’s not directed at them but rather shared in excitement.
- Surprisingly, yelling provided an unexpected energy boost—almost akin to the adrenaline rush during a vigorous yoga session, though I’d be kidding myself if I claimed it was comparable.
- This yelling spree acted like a sort of regression therapy, evoking memories of my childhood when I’d bring home friends from school to my lively Greek-Italian family dinners, where raised voices were the norm.
- My co-workers promptly responded to every message I sent, likely thinking that I was conveying crucial information.
- My mother appeared a bit concerned, perhaps contemplating offering me her Xanax.
- Interestingly, I felt as if I had just completed a workout session.
In summary, an experiment in yelling revealed unexpected insights into my family dynamics and my own emotional state. While whispering may have its merits, sometimes a good shout can bring unexpected joy and energy into the chaotic world of parenting.
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