When Parental Criticism Shatters a Child’s Confidence

I know a neighbour whose constant criticism harmed her son's self-esteem. He was a shy boy who hardly left the house except for church or school. At school he was bullied and called names, and at home his mother called him “yellow teeth” while praising other children. He felt ugly and desperate to fit in. He used his mother’s bleaching cream, which damaged his skin and left him feeling isolated. His confidence never recovered. Some mothers’ harsh words can leave lifelong scars.

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