Psychology Today | 28.02.2026 22:25
A critical piece of information is understanding how we carry childhood patterns of beliefs, behaviors, and emotions into adulthood. These dynamics are easily introduced to our young, malleable psyches. Immediate family members, relatives, teachers, clergy, and coaches present us with prescribed ways to live. The beliefs we inherit describe convictions about religion, work, money, and relationships. These early templates include how to relate to emotions, with the options being suppression or expression. As we step into adulthood, we either reproduce what we learned or compensate for it.
