Childhood Norms Shaping Adult Behavior

The dysfunctions and idiosyncrasies of childhood became the self-evident norms of adulthood. Children do not judge the worlds into which they are born. They adapt to them. A child in a house where conflict is avoided may learn that disagreement threatens love. A child in a chaotic home may learn that constant watchfulness keeps danger at bay. These responses are not defects. They are intelligent…