Are you unknowingly shaming your child? What parents need to know

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Lydia Kanini recalls a challenging childhood marked by parental hostility and harsh treatment. She and her siblings-two boys and three girls-often felt like they were walking on eggshells, constantly trying to please their parents without success.

As the second-born, Kanini says, "We grew up in a combat-like environment with our parents calling us unprintable names whenever we failed to meet their expectations. The only time we 'felt at home' was when we visited our aunt and uncle."