„Ești mare deja, cum să ai emoții?”. Ce NU trebuie să-i spunem copilului înainte de școală. 10 replici aparent inofensive explicate de psiholog

Parents often unintentionally invalidate their child's emotions before school by using phrases meant to encourage. Psychologist Lavinia Chifor explains that statements like "You're big now, why be scared?" can pressure children instead of providing comfort. Children need adults to acknowledge their feelings rather than dismiss them. When parents say things like "You shouldn't be nervous," it creates a disconnect between the child's emotions and the adult's expectations. This can lead to difficulties in emotional expression later in life, as children learn to hide their feelings instead of understanding them.