Latest / Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
When Your Child Hates the School You Chose [a Listener Q&A]
You’ve chosen the school you believe is best for your child. There’s just one problem. They absolutely refuse to go.
When an 11-year-old is threatening to cut up his uniform and stay home rather than attend the high school his parents have chosen, pushing harder is unlikely to help. Justin and Kylie explain why force creates resistance, what might really be underneath a child’s refusal, and how to have the conversation that could change everything.
KEY POINTS
Why trying to convince your child you’re right can make them dig in harder
The three needs driving your…
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