Unhealthy Thinking Patterns You Need To Unlearn
As an adult, you can’t just freeze
“Long term effects of timeouts may lead to adults who have difficulty thinking critically and making decisions to effectively manage how they feel,” says Dr. Jackson. If you want to hide from your support system when you actually need them the most, this old parenting tactic may be the cause, too. As Dr. Jackson puts it, “The impact of time outs can also impact one’s self-esteem, making you feel as if you aren’t worthy to be around when you aren’t at your best.”