One of the most valuable things parents can do for their children is simply avoid labeling them, McManne said. Labels hurt the parent-child relationship because they get in the way of parents seeing their children as struggling and needing help. Parents start to link certain behaviors with whatever label they’ve given to their child, rather than digging in and really trying to understand…
People Are Sharing The "Normal" Parenting Rules That They Think Are Emotionally Damaging
July 13, 2025
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“I feel like it’s abusive to post photos of your kids on social media, especially when it’s done in reference to something embarrassing or discipline-worthy that they’ve done.”
“Like, people on my friends list will post photos of their kids…
People Are Calling Out The "Innocent" Habits That Are Actually Super Damaging
June 30, 2025
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“Sweeping problems under the rug to keep the peace.”
–u/majesticSkyZombie
“I have no idea how to stop doing this. My whole life, if I try to speak directly on a problem, I get put in my place so harshly that people make it clear I never should…
