When parents tell us they are unhappy about their children’s disrespectful behavior, we can think of several things that contribute to the problem.
First, disrespect seems to be a feature of the culture we live in. Facebook, movies and TV often show children behaving in snarky, sassy ways that get big laughs – so of course our young children imitate what they see and hear.
When they’re little, we may think that’s cute, but when they’re older it’s not funny at all.
Second, the emphasis on promoting “self-esteem” has ...
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2023