Categories: Family Relationships
‘No’ Is a Powerful Word in A Parent’s Vocabulary – Here’s Why
Modern parents tend to be very aware of the words they use. They know their kids will learn from them, and they do not want the little ones learning bad words. Some parents go so far as to avoid all negative words – even those society does not necessarily consider bad. That may be a mistake. Take the word ‘no’, for example. It is one of the most powerful words in a parent’s vocabulary.
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The last time I looked, a child is born with no preconceptions, preferences or prejudices. So what the heck happens on the way to – oh wait, I guess we adults have something to say about the outcome. It’s no surprise that the baby’s brain is much like a muscle that will develop according to the path that it is taken on by their parents, their teachers, and in the case of their faith, their spiritual leaders. A bicep is toned if it is exercised with light weight and many reps, increases in size …