Most “bad” kids aren’t bad at all. They’re overwhelmed, misunderstood, and disconnected from safety. When a parent corrects, yells, or criticizes from a dysregulated state, a child’s brain doesn’t think “I did something wrong.” It thinks “I am wrong.” And most parents who accidentally raise kids who feel “bad” aren’t cruel. They’re unregulated and under supported. Here are 5 things many of us were never taught growing up but can start doing differently today 👇 1️⃣ Regulate before you react You