Why shouting at your children makes you a better parent
We all feel pressure to be the perfect mum and dad, but it’s unhealthy for our kids – it s time we embraced imperfect parenting
3 July 2021 • 6:00am ‘Why do you have to give me your phone? BECAUSE I SAID SO!’ : Lorraine Candy with daughters Grace, 17 (left), and Russkaya, 18
Credit: Dan Kennedy
As soon as I’d done it, I knew it was unforgiveable. By the end of this particular family argument, I should have accepted my “worst mum in the world” medal and sat on the naughty step under a cloud of shame.