Parents Share The Weird And “Creepy” Things Other Adults Say To Their Kids

Ever hear an adult say something to a kid and instantly think… why would you say that?

In this HuffPost article, I weigh in on the subtle, often unexamined comments adults make to children and the deeper messages those words can carry. It’s rarely about bad intentions. More often, it’s repetition without reflection. We tend to default to what we heard growing up, without stopping to ask what message it actually sends.

As I shared, everything we say to kids communicates something about social norms, expectations, and relationships. The real work is pausing to consider the gap between what we mean to say and what a child’s mind might actually hear.

Read the full article to explore how everyday comments can shape kids in ways we might not realize.