"When a child is already feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, and just plain old worried about making mistakes, 'Just get it done' does not imbue motivation. Rather, it creates pressure without a path."
"Parents often misconstrue a child being stuck as a child being lazy. Stuck is not the same as lazy. Sure, parents tell me things like, 'He just sits there and stares off or is on a device.'"
The command 'just get it done' often backfires, causing children to feel overwhelmed and retreat from tasks. This phrase creates pressure without providing a clear path forward. Children caught in negative thought spirals may feel they should already know how to complete assignments, leading to feelings of inadequacy. Parents may misinterpret a child's inaction as laziness, but being stuck is not the same as being lazy. Small, guided breaks can help alleviate overthinking and encourage engagement.
Read at Psychology Today
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