ny times article on yelling

Halo79RN

for some parents, yelling is the new spanking

 

discuss. 

Pesky

interesting.  I think it depends on the child but agree that the effects are in the interpretation.  If I were to ever yell at DD, she would be beyond upset as she can be pretty sensitive.  I have a feeling DS is going to be a bit more happy-go-lucky and it might not upset him as much. 

audrey79

I think the article is definitely interesting.  I've yelled at my DS#1 many many times.  And the article is right on.  I feel guilty and horrible about it.  I do it because I don't believe in spanking, and I just get so out of control that all I can do is yell.  I'm one of those overachieving parents as well...  I work full time at the executive level, I am in an online Master's degree program, and I have two boys who are only 23 months apart.  My DH has th esame stuff going on as well! I constantly feel overwhelmed with things at work or school, and I know I take it out on my family sometimes. 

Unfortunately the article didn't tell you much about how to STOP yelling.  It just said avoid the situation.. and walk away... uh, my kids are the situation.. I'm not avoiding them and sometimes it's not safe to just walk away from them...