“Stop Crying, Or I’ll Give You Something to Cry About”
Did you ever hear these words when you were a kid? Have you said them yourself? If you were told, “Stop crying, or I’ll give you something to cry about,” here’s what you learned: 1. The world is a dangerous place. If Mommy or Daddy or Grandma or the babysitter threatens to make you cry, what might a stranger do? Trust is necessary for healthy relationships. Children learn to trust others by experiencing safety with …