An adult who knows how to express his emotions holds confidence, empathy, and self-awareness. When parents are emotionally mature, they create something powerful, and raise not just well-behaved children, but emotionally mature individuals who know how to navigate challenges and express themselves. Such children grow up feeling secure.
Parenting norms are changing now
Conventionally, the ways of disciplining children were different. What was once conceived as a “harmless approach” is now being understood as emotional suppression. Parents have realised that asking children to ignore or hide their feelings does not build strength. Instead, true resilience is nurtured when children feel safe enough to express, process, and understand their emotions.