Of course, some of the shame our kids experience can be brought on by external factors—not because a child did anything “wrong,” but because we live in a world, unfortunately, where kids are judged on attributes or circumstances that are out of their control. Body shame, for example, or shame brought on by economic differences from their classmates—it can be hard to be a kid today. But the good news is that the more you work to reduce shame and increase connection where you can, the more your child will be equipped to handle those shaming moments that are outside your sphere of influence.
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