11 Ways Parents Make Their Kids Feel Guilty Without Realizing It
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING We’ve all been on the receiving end of a guilt trip — from parents, other family members, teachers, you name it. “Guilt may work in the moment to stop a behavior, but the long-term effects on a child’s emotions is not helpful or healthy,” said parenting educator Laura Linn Knight. “Guilt is not always bad ― especially if it comes from inside, not from outside based on something a parent said,” said Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, a clinical psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts. Calling Them ‘Good’ Or ‘Bad’ “Some children will internalize guilt and feel that their guilt makes them a ‘bad kid,’” Knight said. Children feel bad if they feel they have let the grown-ups in their lives down; this is guilt.” Ward-Martin shared some phrases that induce guilt in children, like “I don’t ask much but please spend the holidays at home” or “I gave up my carer to be a stay-at-home parent to you.” Comments like “I love it when you smile” or “I know I never have to worry about you” can make a younger child feel like they won’t be loved if they feel unhappy or need help.
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