
Kids can be mean. Your kid could be at the receiving end and won't know how to handle the situation! Teach them these little comebacks to these hurtful statements ### 1️⃣ “I don’t like you.” **Child can say:** 👉 “That’s okay. I like myself.” --- ### 2️⃣ “You can’t play with us.” **Child can say:** 👉 “Okay. I’ll find someone else to play with.” 👉 “I’m okay playing on my own.” --- ### 3️⃣ “You’re not good at this.” **Child can say:** 👉 “I’m still learning.” 👉 “I don’t have to be perfect.” --- ### 4️⃣ “You’re weird.” **Child can say:** 👉 “I like being me.” 👉 “Different is okay.” --- ### 5️⃣ “Nobody wants to be your friend.” **Child can say:** 👉 “That’s not true. I have friends.” 👉 “I can make new friends.” --- ### 6️⃣ “You’re stupid.” **Child can say:** 👉 “Please don’t talk to me like that.” 👉 “That’s not kind.” --- ### 7️⃣ “You’re too slow.” **Child can say:** 👉 “I’ll go at my own pace.” 👉 “Slow is okay.” --- ### 8️⃣ “You always mess up.” **Child can say:** 👉 “Everyone makes mistakes.” 👉 “Mistakes help me learn.” --- ### 9️⃣ “You’re a baby.” **Child can say:** 👉 “I’m growing every day.” 👉 “That’s your opinion.” --- ### 🔟 “Why are you like this?” **Child can say:** 👉 “Because this is me.” 👉 “And that’s okay.” --- ### 🌱 Parenting tip (important): Teach kids: * **They don’t need to convince or fight** * **They don’t need approval to feel okay** * **Calm confidence is power** #gentleparenting #emotionallystrongkids #confidentkids #bullyproof #raisingresilientkids #positiveparenting #socialskillsforkids #selfworth #emotioncoaching #parentingtips #mindfulparenting #explorewithmommy
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