Guilt Trip
Unfortunately, many of us know too well how parenting and guilt-tripping can go together. However, parents are often guilt-tripping without even realizing they are doing it. It usually comes from a place of insecurity, defensiveness, and even jealousy. Guilt-tripping is a manipulative parenting technique, and we must recognize its signs before it’s too late.
Doing nice things for your kids doesn’t count if you will use them as leverage later on. Guilt-tripping can come in many ways, but all of them can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia. It’s crucial parents learn that guilting their children will not make their relationship stronger; on the contrary.