I had the “I hate you” kids. Tough to hear until I learned I was the “safe” one for their anger and frustration. Things got better when they also learned skills to manage their anger. Learning together was key.
"Learning together" seems to be the key to almost everything parenting-related, doesn't it? 😉 I couldn't agree more about being the "safe" one—I saw this a lot with my students, especially those who put their best foot forward throughout the school day. It can be so confusing for both parents and kids.
I had the “I hate you” kids. Tough to hear until I learned I was the “safe” one for their anger and frustration. Things got better when they also learned skills to manage their anger. Learning together was key.
"Learning together" seems to be the key to almost everything parenting-related, doesn't it? 😉 I couldn't agree more about being the "safe" one—I saw this a lot with my students, especially those who put their best foot forward throughout the school day. It can be so confusing for both parents and kids.
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