People Who Felt Constantly Scolded as Children Usually Develop These 10 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

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Let’s be honest: It’s hard for any child to go through life without getting scolded—heck, it even happens to adults in the workforce.

“Scolding can be defined as raising your voice, using a harsh tone to correct a behavior or action and constantly criticizing,” says Dr. Arlene Martinez, Psy.D, LMFT, the clinical director of Newport Healthcare Orange County.