Wie wir unseren Kids mit unserem Gemecker schaden Podcast 162

2 Jan 2025 · 20 min
19:38

In this episode of the Gemeckerfrei podcast, hosts Uli and Bernd Bott discuss how parental criticism, shouting, and non‑verbal negative reactions—collectively called “Gemecker”—damage children. They define Gemecker in its many forms (harsh words, sarcastic remarks, eye‑contact denial, facial expressions) and explain why it creates fear, blocks learning, narrows a child’s experiential horizon and destabilises emotions. The hosts argue that criticism functions like animal dressage: it teaches through pain rather than curiosity. They propose a shift to emotional self‑responsibility: parents should recognise that their feelings are internal, not caused by the child, and should minimise outward negative affect. Practical alternatives are offered, such as externalising the mistake (“the cup was in a bad spot”) instead of blaming the child, and developing a “Fehlerfeierkultur” (error‑celebration culture) so children feel unconditionally loved. An Inuit anecdote illustrates a culture that never scolds children; when a toddler spills a cup, the adult calmly points out that the cup was placed poorly, avoiding blame. The episode concludes with concrete advice: take responsibility for one’s own emotions, show as little negative affect as possible, and celebrate errors as normal human experience, thereby fostering healthier family relationships.

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