A parent's strict rules often come from fear. The parent worries about dangers in the world. The parent tries to control the child to keep the child safe.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A parent's strict rules often come from fear.
The parent worries about dangers in the world. The parent tries to control the child to keep the child safe.
Parents often make strict rules because they are afraid. The parent sees the world as dangerous. The parent wants to protect the child from harm. The parent's control is a way to manage their own worries. It is not about trusting the child less. It is about the parent's fear for the child's safety.
A parent tells a student they cannot go to a party. The parent is not saying the student is bad. The parent is afraid something bad might happen at the party. The parent's rule comes from a desire to protect the student.
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