Parenting Paused
Parenting Paused
Leslie Potter
Ep. 172 Parent Pleasing
8 minutes Posted Apr 9, 2023 at 4:00 am.
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Are you a Parent Pleaser? You've probably heard about People Pleasing, saying "yes" when you really don't want to, etc. This strategy is used to protect yourself from feeling an emotion by ignoring your own personal boundaries. (Essentially, purchasing love).

How does this work in Parent Pleasing? Well, do you act a certain way with your child to ensure you always feel kind and loving?

Here's the same question from a different view: have you ever perceived your child as demanding or entitled? Could it be that this is a backlash from saying "yes" to your child when you really meant "no"?

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