PlainJane
Moderator
I've just watched a video about child therapy. It was short, but she had a snippet where she said children can't be manipulative. I am of the opinion that I was manipulative as a child, and I have to make a concerted effort to not be now. This therapist says it's a learned behavior to get needs met, and it's not the same as manipulation.
I can admit that I felt the need to try to influence things in order to have my basic needs met. So, yes it was learned and likely where being manipulative came from, but manipulation nevertheless. I do not think that it's a cognitive distortion to say "I am manipulative," but I could be wrong? Maybe, it's fawn? Does that negate manipulation?
What do you think...
Can children be manipulative?
Do you think you're manipulative?
Is it distorted thinking?
Does manipulation have to be only negative?
I can admit that I felt the need to try to influence things in order to have my basic needs met. So, yes it was learned and likely where being manipulative came from, but manipulation nevertheless. I do not think that it's a cognitive distortion to say "I am manipulative," but I could be wrong? Maybe, it's fawn? Does that negate manipulation?
What do you think...
Can children be manipulative?
Do you think you're manipulative?
Is it distorted thinking?
Does manipulation have to be only negative?