Falling on Deaf Ears

Vicki insists that while teaching children and showing them the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ can be crucial for their upbringing, it is equally important to listen to them. If the children feel they are listened to, paid attention to, and understood, it can be quite detrimental to your relationship with them.

If there’s a problem child in one’s household, really paying attention to their spoken and unspoken cues can go a long way in understanding them and repairing your relationship as a family. It’s important to empathize with their behavior while also explaining to them how their words and actions can end up hurting others.