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The Toxicity of Comparison: Why Comparing Your Child Is Harmful

2026-01-10 2 Dailymotion

Is your child’s self-worth tied to a scoreboard? In this video, we explore the psychological findings behind the "Toxicity of Comparison"—the common but damaging habit of measuring one child against another in academics, sports, and social milestones. <br />​The Science of Conditional Love: <br />Research shows that when parents frequently compare their children to peers, the child perceives parental love as conditional. This creates a "fake sense of competition" where the goal is no longer personal growth, but simply outperforming others to earn affection. <br />​The Side Effects We Can't Ignore: <br />​Chronic Stress & Anxiety: The constant pressure to be "better than." <br />​Inferiority Complexes: A permanent feeling of never being "enough." <br />​Brain Shutdown: As discussed in our previous clips, this level of stress can lead to cognitive freeze. <br />Child Psychology <br />Parenting Advice <br />Toxic Comparison <br />Mental Health for Kids <br />Academic Pressure <br />Conditional Love <br />Growth Mindset

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