Shouting and scolding by Ghanaian parents make children timid - Perez Muzik
In Ghana, shouting and scolding are practically codified as baseline parenting tools. Raise your voice so they respect you. Correct them loudly so they never forget.
Ghanaian parents often shout and scold their children, which has become a common parenting practice. Gospel singer Perez Muzik, in an interview on TV3's The Afternoon Show, asserts that such behavior makes Ghanaians timid. While Ghanaians pride themselves on being warm and communal, the same children become timid in professional settings, such as corporate environments, universities, or stakeholder meetings.
They are hesitant to share ideas or speak confidently in front of authority figures. This timidity begins at home, where constant yelling forces children into a state of hyper-vigilance. Instead of learning accountability, they learn to fear getting caught. Over time, this negatively impacts their self-worth and confidence, leading them to avoid experimentation and volunteerism.
As adults, they struggle to advocate for themselves, negotiate salaries, or challenge systems, all because their earliest critics made mistakes feel like cardinal sins. It is crucial to unlearn the belief that intimidating a child is necessary for their respect. True strength comes from fostering confidence, not from intimidation.
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