Don’t Pass Your Childhood Traumas Down to Your Kids

Psychology Today | 05.08.2026 06:14
While growing up, almost all of us on one level or another have inherited some negative traits from our parents and authority figures. Perhaps we have a tendency to be stubborn and dig our heels in when frustrated. Perhaps we lose our tempers and yell at the people closest to us when we become overwhelmed. Maybe we badmouth people when we get angry or even act out physically by throwing things.