Every child needs the love and approval of their parents whatever their age is.   When a parent withholds showing approval or affection a child learns to live without that very important aspect of their lives, but they never stop needing it.  Those who are denied approval, love and affection as a child, don’t know how to show it to their children and instead imitate their parents behavior of withholding  their pride.  This continuous cycle of denial of love, praise and approval makes  wounded adults who learn to live their lives without ever having that need met.  Let your child know how much you love him/her by showing your pride  of the simplest act – it may seem uneventful to you but to a child it is all that matters.  For more info www.sheilaaronbooks.com.