1). How can a child be affected if his or her parents do not spend time with him or her? 2). What do you do when your parents mistake your pain ( or anger) for being a spoiled brat?

Showing your children that you love and care for them help to keep them mentally and emotionally strong. As a parent the best way to do this is to spend quality time with them on a regular basis. Children who spending more quality time with their families are more likely to be physically healthy

As psychologists and researchers, we think the emphasis on supporting ongoing anger and blame of parents is a problem in today’s psychotherapy and in the culture at large. Validating feelings and perceptions can be a helpful, even necessary, early step in healing from a difficult childhood. Learning how to shift from self-blame to rightful anger at our parents can be a useful second step.

phat