What Is the Impact of
Hidden Messages for Children?

We are constantly sending hidden messages when we speak with our child in any way - either directly, within earshot, or through ways we treat him or her. This page gives examples of such messages given by parents who don't realize what they are doing.

The more we are all aware of how we affect our children, the easier it is to raise wealthy children.

Teaching Children They Are Deserving of Quality

What are the messages that we transmit our children through the gifts we give them? The special birthday and holiday gifts are one thing. But the everyday gifts convey our true messages. Do we give them the message "you deserve better"?
Click here to see how an unintended message was given through a "gift" meant to benefit the child.

Raising Responsible Kids

Very often out of frustration we pin labels on our children that will affect them the rest of their lives.
Click here to see how - even when we are committed to raising responsible kids - when frustrated, we may give messages that are not empowering our children.

Teacher Aide Error

Once your child starts attending preschool or any other outside activity, you have less control over his/her environment. If you have done, and are continuing to do, all you can do to show your child the treasure he or she is, then any potential damage from the "outside" will be lessened.

Of course, there will be many benefits, too, from your child's universe being expanded.

On the negative side, unfortunately, even teachers and teachers' aides sometimes, out of frustration and/or ignorance, forget how very powerful their words and actions are. They sometimes forget the hidden messages they give to the children they have under their care.

Click here to read about a teacher aide error I observed in the classroom.

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