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Criticism can leave big scars in a child’s upbringing.
I used to be heavily criticized for not having any friends back in elementary school. For not liking football and being a nerd. I actually loved football, but was so bad at it, that I refrained from playing it or trying to get better at it.
Harsh criticism easily turns into verbal abuse.
Of course a kid needs discipline and guidance, but not at the expense of his/her overall wellbeing. Sometimes it is better to let children be.
Therefore, allow them to explore the world. If their are bad at picking their clothes, or don´t have the best pronunciation in their mandarin lessons, relax. They´ll get better at it if you make them put in more hours of study. Or explain them with kind of clothes are appropriate for each season.
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Keep in mind that, very often, our criticism is a projection of what we dislike about ourselves.
Your kids will not become what you could not achieve in life. Much the less if you keep bugging them about little things.
