Everyone from psychotherapists to chatshow hosts think talking things over solves everything. I’m not so sure
Despite having bitten my metaphorical lip countless times, in my relationships with my partner and children – until it is now simply a ragged, bloody relic – I am still befuddled by the difference between that which should be frankly expressed to members of one’s family, and that which is better left unsaid.
It is more straightforward with children. What must not be mentioned to them include their deficiencies, imperfections and weaknesses – physical and psychological (although they will have no such inhibitions concerning you). It is probably also best not to mention that life is random and unjust and that death is final. Your relationship with your children is similar to that of the propagandist to the masses, except you are not trying to exert power so much as supply compassion, encouragement and protection.
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