She added that most children's performance in school is affected because of the small words we use towards them. Parents need to be extra careful with the words they use at home or even while addressing them. As a grown up, there are words that do not go well with someone when used and with that, we also need to understand that children also feel hurt when some words are used towards them. "My mother and I are in good terms and this is after I told her that the statement hurt me. Instead of uttering hurtful words, try and teach your child words of affirmation.

Source: The Star August 13, 2020 12:33 UTC