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Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

The Parenting Mistakes Your Kids Carry Into Adulthood

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 8m

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Your child is not just reacting to what happens today. They are building assumptions about themselves, other people, trust, conflict, responsibility, and how the world works—and those assumptions can follow them into adulthood. In Part 2 of this Decoded parenting series, Elisabeth McKay breaks down the parenting keystones she believes have the greatest impact on the adult your child becomes. The focus isn't perfect parenting. It's understanding the relationship between parental input and adult behavioral patterns—and becoming deliberate about what you're reinforcing while you still have the opportunity to influence it. Elisabeth explores why dismissing a child's perception can damage…