“I Hate you!!” (exactly what to do when your middle schooler says something cruel)

Middle Years with Bridget KerMorris · Jul 18, 2026 · 24m

When your middle schooler says, "I hate you," it hurts.Whether they say it once in a moment of frustration or it has become a daily pattern, those words can leave you wondering:Am I doing something wrong?Should I ignore it?How do I stop this without pushing my child further away?In this episode, I'm answering one parent's heartfelt question about a middle schooler who tells her parents and younger sibling, "I hate you," every single day.We'll talk about what's likely happening underneath those words and, more importantly, what you can actually do about it.Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why…