As parents, many people don’t realize that there are things you can be proud of about your child but if you talk about them, they won’t be as impressive. Or sometimes you want to confide to relieve the burden about your child but do you know that when you say it out loud, you may feel relieved at that moment but later on, you will face more troubles.
Therefore, as wise parents, remember not to talk about these 5 things about your child:
Don’t talk about your children’s money
Many parents like to brag about their children’s income with relatives and friends, but that is very foolish information to share. In front of you, the listener may admire the high income but behind your back, there may be envy, criticism, and suspicion. Moreover, when information about income leaks out, there will be other troubles that come to you and your child, such as people asking to borrow money or people prying into your personal finances.
Even in close relationships, it is not advisable to brag about your children’s money or assets because it can lead to undesirable consequences, such as gossiping behind your back, attracting people to borrow money, etc. For truly smart parents, the fact that their children have prospects and capabilities is a lucky thing, not something to show off to others. On the other hand, people who talk about how much money their children make usually do not have clear intentions and indirectly cause trouble for their children.
Don’t talk about your children’s romantic relationships
Romantic relationships are very delicate, so they should never be discussed to avoid complications and to protect your child from being judged. Love is one thing, but it takes a long journey for both of them to come to marriage, so if you talk about it too soon, you are afraid that if it does not work out, your child’s reputation will be tarnished and they will be gossiped about. Your words as parents sometimes make your children feel annoyed, causing discord in the family and making it difficult for your child to handle, feeling restricted. Whether your child is in love or already married, parents should not talk too much about their daughter’s personal love affair, as it shows respect for your child and the long-term vision of parents.
Don’t talk about family conflicts
Parents and children living under the same roof cannot completely avoid conflicts and differences of opinion. Generational gap and different personalities and preferences will lead to conflicts. So even if there are disagreements, it is best not to complain and talk about them outside. Sometimes venting can help you relieve your feelings at that time but then a series of consequences will follow, your family will be judged. If your child knows that you are sharing the family’s disagreements with others, the conflicts may become even greater, reducing your child’s respect for you, making the family distant from each other.
Don’t talk about your children’s flaws
There is a saying: “No one is perfect”. Especially when your child has flaws, you should not talk about them publicly as it will degrade your child. When you talk about your child’s flaws outside, people will only remember your child’s flaws and forget their good qualities. If this action continues for a long time, your child will become insecure, distant from their parents. Control your emotions, encourage your child more often, with that kind of interaction, the relationship will become more harmonious, your child will improve themselves.
Don’t talk about your children’s personal matters
Child’s work, personal matters, future plans, house building plans, car purchases… it is best not to tell others. When parents share these things with outsiders, it will make the child feel curious, lose their privacy, feel violated. Therefore, parents should be discreet and avoid sharing their children’s personal matters with others.
In happy stories, stories about gifts, many parents tend to talk about their children. You should know that a minute of happy words can cause a year of trouble. Therefore, it is best to limit sharing private matters about your child.