Avoiding the Phrase 'Makes Me', and What to Say Instead.
Blog post by Larissa Dann 17 November 2015, on Gordon Training International Photo courtesy Shutterstock
We use the phrase “makes me” in situations where we are impacted by things our children do – by their actions, or their behaviour. Often, we’ll say, “makes me” with the best of intentions – we just want our children to know how we feel.
My question is: does my child’s action make me feel something? Or do I feel an emotion in response to my child’s behaviour? Am I a passive victim of their behaviour, or will I actively own my feelings about their behaviour?
I think there can be hidden consequences when we use “makes me” with our children. Read on for the full article.
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