How
harmful is yelling towards children’s mental development?
A
recently published study
on the website of the journal Child Development revealed that “a good, warm
relationship with Mom and Dad doesn’t protect teens from the negative effects
of parents’ yelling, cursing or lobbing insults, such as calling teens ‘lazy’
or ‘stupid’". The study also revealed that yelling is as harmful as hitting and
can lead to same problems, including increased risk of depression and
aggressive behaviour.
Although
the study focuses on adolescent children, the results may reflect similar
effects on early childhood too.
Early
childhood is the time when children develop their behaviour. When children are
yelled at for their mistakes and problem behaviours, it not only is not helpful
in correcting their mistakes and behaviour but can make the situation worse.
Overtime, the harm caused by frequent yelling may lead to disturbed mind in
children.
Furthermore,
children start learning through modelling on those around them. Hence, it is
vital for parents to create a positive environment so as children will grow into
a better person. Shower them with love as affection plays a big role in shaping
children’s brain.
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