Oop! Where'd they go?

Treating siblings so differently that there is a clear favorite (specifically sons).

Saying “I guess I am just the worst mom then” when your kids share they’re hurt.

Refusing to apologize because “you’re the parent” and therefore “don’t have to.

Yelling at your children as soon as you get home from work.

Giving the silent treatment to the entire room / family when you’re upset.

Waking your children up with aggression or loud noises

Expecting the whole household to walk on eggshells when you’re in a bad mood.

Not protecting your children from the other parent when that parent did something legitimately wrong or harmful.

Depending on them for emotional support in the way you would with a partner.

Treating them unfairly because “the world isn’t fair” … this doesn’t actually ‘prepare’ them for anything (other than a potential lifetime of traumatization).

Seeing your children as an “extension” of you. They are so much more than this.

Believing they should be grateful because you feed and house them. This is your job.

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