The psychologist talked about the reasons for the negativity in parental chats

Parental chats often become a source of negativity and a cause for stress. A convenient tool for communication sometimes turns into an endless stream of messages, in which emotions escalate and conflicts flare up. She told the Newspaper about this on September 20.Ru" psychologist of Online School No. 1" Kira Goldstein.

"Simple topics often cause irritation in parent chat. This is because in real life we read not only words, but also intonation, facial expressions, and pauses. Virtual communication deprives us of these "safety signals". A simple "oh well" in the text can be perceived as irritation, sarcasm or accusation," says the psychologist.

The expert reports that stress from chatting can occur for other reasons. Goldstein called unnecessary clarifying questions, spam or advertising, and voice messages the most common of them.

"It is very important to remember that the reaction is your choice. If it is not possible to exit the chat, and the issue of moderation causes even more aggression on the part of the participants, start looking for a balance. You have the right to choose how much energy to devote to communicating with other parents," she concluded.

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