Are you struggling with a challenging parent? Here's how to know if your parents are (actually) toxic and 7 tips to help you deal with, and heal from, them.
Many (if not most) parents are simply unable to devote the time and attention that it takes to sit down and thoroughly handle every situation that comes up with their kids.When Did My Child Turn into a Pill?Disrespectful behavior—cursing, yelling, arguing, ignoring you, refusing r...
In fact, you will throw yourself under the bus just to avoid conflict and may even feel guilty when you’re angry with someone else. You might feel as if you have no right to be upset with other people, like your feelings on the matter are invalid or even wrong. So you stifle your ...
They might exploit you emotionally. For example, they could manipulate you into serving their own psychological needs. They could be counting on your assistance with whatever and whatever. In that way, they are disrespecting your time or other obligations. Finally, they might exploit you financially...
Virtually all of us, unless we've done a lot of work on ourselves. No matter how loving and responsive our parents were, most of us drew some conclusions from our childhood experiences that don't serve us. And there were bound to be times when you experienced something that...
Before the conversation, it’s important to have goals, whether it’s convincing parents that you’re a person of color, not white, or getting them to stop using othering language. Without a clear purpose, it’ll be harder to come away from the talk feeling satisfied. ...
It is important for the parents to understand that their tween is not disrespecting them but they are trying to find who they are and develop their individual identity. They have their views and ideas and want to voice their opinions. The child may not always agree with what a parent says...
Music to this mama’s ears. After a bit of research, I approved two of the programs and disapproved the others, primarily because the shows were known to depict teens disrespecting adult authority figures. It was my disapproval that led to her next questions: “Why can’t I watch them?
Hey James, look, I’m 13 too, in your situation (since all your friends are there) avoid sitting next to him or across him. Tell him, when you have a chance to stop annoying you. And if it gets any worse, like really really bad, your going to have to bring your mom or dad in...
25 signs your wife is disrespecting you Here are some signs your wife doesn’t disrespect you that can help you identify if some of these hold true for you. If you feel that some or all of these signs are applicable to you, there is a dire need to take appropriate action to deal wit...