Psychology says parents who do these 7 things often teach children to hide their feelings
A dismissed tear, a rushed correction, a sarcastic comment or a parent’s own discomfort with emotion can slowly teach a child that honesty has a cost. What follows is not usually dramatic. It is subtle, repetitive and easy to miss. But over time, these habits can shape how a child learns to handle sadness, fear, anger and shame. Here are seven common ways parents unintentionally teach children to hide what they feel.
