fatma’s Reviews > The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook > Status Update

"If we want our children to behave well, we must treat them well."

Too many parents believe that they own you, they "Sacrificed" a lot for you, and you're such an ungrateful child that they didn't deserve !!!

No child asked to be born, or asked for such a life.

They treat you so poorly and expect devotion in return. Treat you like you're nothing, and then wait for you to be their obedient slave.

“Repeatedly. Mistakes are expected and rapidly and continually forgiven.”
Unfortunately this simple rule doesn't happen. Somehow the rules are reversed and the child becomes the parent. Always performing, never make mistakes, hide what they feel, want, or think. Cause their true self is met with shame, guilt and scolding. Parents would curse their fate for having such a child !
They wanted a savior, not a child ...