Do you think your child is being disrespectful when they snap, argue or question your rules? Well, developmental science paints a different picture where “talking back”, from cheeky comebacks in middle childhood to heated debates in adolescence, is often a sign of growing autonomy, emerging social reasoning and developing self-regulation. Handled well, it becomes a training ground for negotiation, moral thinking and independence. You are not alone as an important and often misunderstood aspect of child behaviour is when kids talk back to their parents but while it can be frustrating for caregivers, research increasingly shows that talking back is not just normal but actually beneficial for children’s cognitive and social development. Understanding why kids talk back and the positive imp

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