Things You Should Never Say to Girls
The 4 Types of Phrases That Will Bring Down Your Daughter's Self-Esteem
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"Let's face it. Some of our kids' traumas may seem pretty frivolous at times, especially if we're having a tough day or are in the middle of a trauma of our own," says Deborah Godfrey, certified parent educator. "Children lack the perspective that allows us to see how silly this will all seem a year from now. However, whatever they're feeling is very real to them."
The following phrases, whether in response to a simple ask or to a problem your child — boy or girl — is facing, deny the validity or reality of their feelings and make it seem that you don't care about their needs: