There's something completely unnerving about seeing your parentsupset. I suppose it's because they're supposed to be the strong ones, butthat's not just it. Ever since people are kids they use their parents as somesort of measurement for how bad a situation is. When you fall on the groundreally hard and you can't figure out whether it hurts or not you look to yourparents. If they look worried and rush toward you, you cry. If they laugh andsmack the ground saying "Bold ground," then you pick yourself up and geton with it.
Witnessing your parents in distress can be deeply unsettling, as they are often viewed as the pillars of strength. Growing up, children rely on their parents' reactions to gauge the severity of situations. For instance, when a child falls, their response to the parents' expressions—whether concern or humor—can determine how the child feels about the incident.
This dynamic illustrates how children often perceive their world through the lens of their parents'...
