343: It Isn’t Disrespect. It’s a Biological Response to Stress., with Penny Williams
What if the behavior that feels the most disrespectful isn’t a choice at all?
Eye rolling. Yelling. Snapping back. Refusing. These moments hit deep. They sting, especially when they happen in public or in front of people who expect “better behavior.” And so often, we’ve been taught that this kind of behavior must be corrected immediately, or else we’re letting something slide.
But that interpretation is costing us more than it’s helping.
When a child is overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally flooded, their nervous system shifts into survival mode. The thinking brain goes offline. What looks…
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