We spend our lives as parents teaching our children to communicate, but there are those times when our kids say something that stops us dead in our tracks. Whether it’s with embarrassment, shock, or downright panic that you feel, these are the some of the words you never want to hear coming from your child’s mouth. Bless ‘em!
- “I Hate You”
You spend your life caring for your little one, so those three little words are going to hurt. Why do they hate you? It’s probably because you are forcing them to eat their vegetables, refusing to let them play out after dark, or you have grounded them for something naughty they have done during the day. It’s unlikely they actually hate you, of course, so you need to remember not to take it personally. Don’t give in to the words either. Kids know what words push your buttons, so despite wanting to restore your calm family life, stand firm unless you have given them a genuine reason to say those terrible words. In which case, apologise!
- “My head is itchy”
These four words spell dread for any parents. After a day at school, coming home with an itchy head can only mean one thing…head lice! At least, that’s what your mind will be thinking. If that is the case, you are going to need head lice treatment, be that a visit to a specialist clinic or a natural product that will get rid of the blasted things! Still, despite your repulsion, you need to remember that head lice gravitate to clean hair, and they don’t jump or fly, so it’s unlikely they will spread to you or your family unless you constantly rub heads together! Of course, the problem may not be head lice at all, in which case you can breathe a blessed sigh of relief… unless it’s one of these other problems. Yikes!
- “I hate school”
Most children hate school. They hate having to get up in the morning. They hate homework. And quite often, they can hate their teachers too! Hate is a strong word, of course, but this is a word you will hear a lot from your child. Still, there may be genuine reasons why your child doesn’t like school. Bullying is a major issue for many kids, and then there is peer pressure, work that is too demanding for them, and the dread of SAT tests and exams. You owe it to your child to find out why school is such a hateful place for them to be, and if there is a serious issue, you need to help them get over the problem as soon as possible.
- “I want it”
If only you were made of money! Every time you take your child out shopping, you can guarantee they will see something they want. They won’t settle for substitutes either, so while you try to convince them the cheaper option is best, they will usually want the more expensive item. Whether it’s pure greed or the need to keep up with their peers, your children will bleed your pockets dry with their demands. They want it and they want it now! So what do you do about it? Don’t give in! Unless the item they want is absolutely necessary, and you aren’t just being a Scrooge, say ‘no’ until they get the point. If you do give in, your pockets will run dry and you may end up with spoiled children on your hands.
Finally
Do any of the above relate to you? Have your children ever said those fearful words? Let us know, and if you can add any other phrases you don’t want to hear your kids say, please share them with us. Shudder!
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