In her Blog - Why it’s importnat for parents to show their true feelings http://ow.ly/ZOclu Karen young talks about the importance of being authentic and not hiding our emotions.
What are your thoughts and experiences of growing up in families where everything was talked about and expressed or perhaps things were hidden?
Share your views here …
My experience of parenthood and expressing feelings was something of a learning curve. As I experienced the ‘art’ of parenting feelings were tested and on occasion they had to be hidden or over compensated for. I agree children should experience how their parents are feeling however not all parents can do appropriately, therefore it can be either misleading or at worst a destructive experience for some young people. Reinforcement of love for your child/children can build resilience to manage more difficult emotions