10 things you should never tease your child about

​​Choose safe topics for teasing​

There are guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable forms of kid teasing. Children can learn valuable lessons by being teased about acceptable issues like a filthy room or things that are easily changed. Make sure that there is reciprocity in the teasing.

​​Poor marks​

Although receiving a poor mark might be upsetting for both the parent and the child, teasing should only serve as a gentle motivator to study or do homework.

​​Losing a game​

Children may experience fear of making mistakes and feelings of disrespect when parents become overly involved in the coaching process of a sport or game. Even though it can be amusing, parents should refrain from teasing their kids about it.

​​Physical traits​

No matter the feature, making fun of your child's appearance—his height, his legs, his prominent ears—is forbidden. This will cause problems with self-esteem that a child will struggle with for the rest of his life.

​​Being shy​

Shyness and self-esteem are related. Parents should encourage their shy children to make friends. However, teasing a child for being shy won't help the situation at all.

​​Being a nerd​

When a child feels happy about being a geek or an overachiever, making fun of them for being smart might be positive reinforcement. However, calling them a book worm or a study slug will make them feel like they’re doing something odd.

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​​Being overweight​

Being called "too fat" as a child increases the likelihood that one will have an obese BMI almost ten years later, indicating that bullying experience as children can have long-lasting effects.

​​Their looks​

Appearance is an individual thing and the peculiar and unique features your child has are something that should be celebrated. Teasing a child about their looks will make them lose confidence in themselves.

​​For being scared​

It is not a good idea to tease a child who is afraid or can’t sleep alone. This is not helpful in order to help them broaden their horizons; instead, you should try to calm them.

​​Their way of dressing​

The way we exhibit ourselves to others through our clothing reflects how we feel about ourselves. When you make fun of a child's clothing, you raise the risk that they might be judged, which might lower their self-esteem.

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