The Emotional Inheritance of Parenting

#2. Why Punishments Don't Serve Your Child's Growth Or Their Relationship With You

July 21, 2021 Karemi Alvarez
The Emotional Inheritance of Parenting
#2. Why Punishments Don't Serve Your Child's Growth Or Their Relationship With You
Show Notes

We've all been there, right? We feel so frustrated and angry after our child did something we repeatedly told them not to do, or they didn't do something we repeatedly asked them to do. What's the usual advice we get? "They deserve a punishment!" "They need to learn their actions have consequences!" That's the usual advice from well-intentioned family and friends. But what impact do punishments have on your child's growth and their relationship with you? Let me offer you another way! A way that teachers principles that are true to the science of brain development and developmental psychology, one that will foster your child's growth, their gradual self-discipline and your inner growth as a parent.