019: The Trap of Comparison & Poor Self-Esteem
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We’ve all done it. At one time or another, we have compared our children to someone else’s. How many times have we said, “Look at so-and-so, why can’t you be like them?” Certainly never said with a malicious intent, comparing children does lead to poor self-esteem. But why is it such a bad thing? Sometimes we use this trick as a means of getting our child to listen or to motivate them, but it is a costly strategy. Dive into this episode to find out why.
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