A lot of families enjoy teasing each other. But parents need to be aware of the risks because children can easily confuse teasing with criticism. Or teasing behavior may actually mask underlying motives of wanting attention, selfishness, or a power-play to make someone feel less valuable. Playful teasing may be okay as long as it’s balanced with genuine love, humility, and lots of encouragement.
A lot of families enjoy teasing each other. But parents need to be aware of the risks because children can easily confuse teasing with criticism. Or teasing behavior may actually mask underlying motives of wanting attention, selfishness, or a power-play to make someone feel less valuable. Playful teasing may be okay as long as it’s balanced with genuine love, humility, and lots of encouragement.
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Ginger Hubbard is a best-selling author whose books include Don't Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words From Moms, and I Can't Believe You Just Said That! She is also an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in numerous publications, and a public speaker who addresses audiences at women's events, parenting conferences, and home school conventions around the nation. Ginger has two grown children and two stepsons who are also young adults. She and her husband, Ronnie, reside in Alabama. Learn more about Ginger at her website, gingerhubbard.com.
As vice president of the Parenting and Youth department, Danny oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker. For many years, he has provided families with practical parenting advice. He specializes as a counsellor and spokesperson in the treatment of ADHD, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, media discernment, the brain, and healthy sexuality.
