3 Things Parents Do that Make their Children Cry

It is easy for parents to forget the impact that certain behaviors of theirs have on their children. It is true that no parent would wan to knowingly harm their child, or cause them to be uncomfortable. However some things you may do unintentionally may cause this to happen:

1. You allow your small children to see distressing news/or scary movies at night

Children don’t have the mind to handle tragedies. In their adventurous little minds, it is all too real to them. When they see such things, it all becomes very real, like it happened next door or could happen in their own bedrooms. Many parents overlook the effect scary movies have on little ones. Even if you cover their ears or eyes, the little images they get a peek of can still stay stuck in their minds. They are obviously scared and can be frightened to their very core. Watch what your children see on TV news and what you talk about in their presence.

2. You fight with your spouse

When your children hear or see you fight, they begin to imagine that something wrong will scatter their perfectly created world. They can hear you, even if you think they can’t. It is unfair to put that burden on them. Even just raising your voice at each other can upset them, as they may unknowingly grow up thinking that is the way they should talk to each other, or the opposite sex when they are much older. That isn’t to say kids shouldn’t hear their parents having differing opinions and talking it out. That can actually be good for a child. It’s the fighting, the screaming, the loud talking that hurts them and causes them to bury their heads in their pillows and cry because they may not get to see the conflict being resolved.

3. You call your children insulting names and sometimes even hit them

Most parents out of anger or trying to discipline their children call them names: Lazy, dirty, naughty, etc. Children don’t forget these names. They take it to heart. When you also have a habit of hitting your children consistently, this also breaks their spirit. They may not cry in front of you, but in the privacy of their rooms or in secret, they will. Examine yourself and see if you use hurtful names to correct your child, you need to change that habit. Disciplining a child does not always have to resort to hitting them. It won’t inspire them to be better. If anything, it may have the opposite effect.