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Dealing with 'i hate you' (fedia.io)
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I have a 5yo who has started saying 'i hate you mommy/daddy' when they are really upset.
Would you let that chill - they don't mean it they're just kids and just upset? Or try to curb that - set consequences for hurtful language?

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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 14 points 19 hours ago

Personally I would shrug it off, as I know it's temporary and said in anger. But I do agree with FryerDan that hilighting the nuance is probably a good idea.