 Words have an impact. Whether you're a parent or a child yourself, these eight things can be helpful in recognizing the toxicity that surrounds children. It's your fault. Now, think of yourself as a five-year-old, playing around the house and you accidentally knock over a beautiful vase sitting on the shelf. One of your parents comes home from work and they unleash their intense anger and rage on you. Can you change your appearance? You being judgmental might not only bring down their confidence but also make them shy away from being their true self. You're too sensitive. Emotional neglect follows when a parent fails to pay attention to their child's emotional needs. As a result, they stop seeking support and these issues can get manifested in their adult life. We'll do this the next time we're here. Young kids honor their own word and anticipate that others will do the same. Getting a promise broken by a parent can be viewed as betrayal by a child. You disappoint me. By saying this, you're telling them that they don't live up to your expectations and therefore,