Parent-Child Relationship

Two changes occur together: the parent's mindset shifts and the child's behavior improves, in a mutually reinforcing pattern. A parent's genuine feelings toward their child can change as a result of consciously directing attention to posit…

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Two changes occur together: the parent's mindset shifts and the child's behavior improves, in a mutually reinforcing pattern. A parent's genuine feelings toward their child can change as a result of consciously directing attention to positive behaviors. A parent's worsening frustration with a poorly-behaved child can itself perpetuate the child's bad behavior, creating a downward spiral.