Ways Children say Adults Disrespect Them

1. Break promises.
2. Yell at them.
3. Not have enough time for them.
4. Punish them for something they did not do.
5. Nag.
6. Not say thank you when you always tell them to it.
7. Interrupt them.
8. Tell them how to do something they already know how to do.
9. Speak harshly.
10. Forget to hug them when you know they need one.
11. Give them the feeling their ideas are not important.
12. Being rough.
13. Grabbing them.
14. Being too busy to listen.
15. Being inconsistent.
16. Bossing them.
17. Taking them for granted.
18. Not praising them when they do something good.
19. Yelling at them when they already know they are wrong.
20. Insulting or correcting them in front of others.
21. Misunderstanding them.
22. Not taking the time to understand what they are trying to say.
23. Lecturing them.
24. Acting like they are invisible.
25. Not caring what they care about.

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