12 Toxic Behaviors To Leave Behind In 2021
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Being A Controlling, Disrespectful Parent
During my work as a therapist, I’ve heard many clients say that their parents use their title as mother or father as a way to demand things they don’t deserve or are not entitled to. Parents have a bad habit of telling their adult children that because they are the parent they are obligated to oblige them at any cost, whether it’s giving them their money, speak to them rudely or allowing them to have control in their adult lives. This is not only false but also very toxic. Being a parent doesn’t mean you can disrespect your son or daughter and demand that they be indebted to you because you raised them. Your child is still a human being and deserves to be respected, have boundaries and be able to express their feelings.
