The Syndrome of Dismissed Struggles: When “Tough Love” Overlooks Real Pain
- Dr. Africa Lattimore
- Mar 29, 2025
- 3 min read
As parents, we strive to raise strong, resilient children who can handle life’s challenges. We tell them to toughen up, push through, and not let emotions control them. But what happens when their struggle isn’t just drama or overreaction—when something is actually wrong, and we fail to see it?
