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Story Archives: Counselor's Corner When children say hurtful things


Counselor's Corner When children say hurtful things
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By Nancy Blanchard
Special to The Citizen

Most parents have made sacrifices and given up some personal dreams for their children. It hurts you to see your child unhappy. If he gets angry and yells, "I hate you, mom! I wish you were dead! You're the worst mom ever!" Or even, "I can't wait to get out of this house! I hate it here!"

Why is it so hard to hear this from your child, and why is it so easy to take it personally?

There are few things in the world that hurt a parent more than hearing their child say hurtful words like these. They cut like a knife. You think, "Don't you appreciate all that I have done for you? How dare you speak to me that way!"
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