Things You Should Never Say to Boys
4 Types of Toxic Phrases You Should Never Say to Boys
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These phrases, when uttered flippantly, dismiss your child's emotions and make them think that what they're feeling is wrong or unimportant. Dr. Jamie Long, Psy.D, says: "Invalidation is one of the most damageing forms of emotional abuse. What's scary, it can be one of the most subtle and unintentional abuses."
When your son is upset, sad, angry, or expressing emotion, avoid these responses: