Is it Okay to Yell?

Is it Okay to Yell?

Yelling is never a solution to any problem.

Yelling is the result of anger and raising voices never resolves the problem rather it triggers it more.

The raising voice might seem to work for a while and make your kids quiet and make them obedient for a moment, but it won't make them correct their behaviour or their attitudes.

Shortly, this teaches them to fear you rather than learn how their actions will affect them.

If someone yells at you, would you listen? Exactly! The same goes for your children. The effect of shouting will be that they tune out and you will have a harder time disciplining them since raising your voice will lower their receptivity.

Research by True Source suggests yelling encourages children to be more aggressive, both physically and verbally. It is always an expression of anger to yell, regardless of the context. This gives children a sense of insecurity and scares them.

In contrast, calmness is reassuring, making children feel accepted and loved regardless of their behaviour.

Yelling at a child that is accompanied by verbal insults and putdowns can be considered emotional abuse. A number of long-term effects have been noted, including anxiety, low self-esteem, and an increase in aggression.

This leads to children having a distorted understanding of healthy boundaries and self-respect, which makes them more vulnerable to bullying. A child who is emotionally connected to his or her parents is easier to discipline. It's easier to listen to a child who feels safe and unconditionally loved before a conflict turns into an angry yelling episode.

You can use positive discipline without yelling by following these steps:

- Take some time to relax

- Emotionally express yourself

- Speak firmly, but calmly, to bad behaviour

- Do not use threats, but use consequences

You will raise your voice sometimes, regardless of your yelling-prevention strategy. The important thing is to admit your mistake and apologise, and your children will learn that everyone makes mistakes.

Tell your children how shouting is not a productive way to communicate and remind them of boundaries.

You should let them know that you are willing to listen as long as they respect you.

Now that you've learned these things, are you willing to pass them across to other parents? I hope so

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