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8 Harmful Things That Parents Say To Their Kids

As parents, we want to support and encourage our children, but sometimes our words can have unintended negative effects. In this video, we'll explore 8 harmful things that parents commonly say to their kids and why they can be damaging. It's important to understand the impact of our words and make an effort to communicate in a way that builds our children up, rather than tears them down. Did you relate to any of these points? Let us know in the comments.

Did you know that different parenting styles can significantly affect your life? We made a video all about that here: https://youtu.be/qBljAEjy8sQ

Writer: Enaa Juneja
Script Editor: Michal Mitchell
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
Animator: Sun Biscuit

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