The concept of “hypno-parenting” is making waves as a rather unsettling new approach to parenting that leverages mind control to ensure children behave. Would you consider hypnotizing your kids if you had the know-how? One mother from Los Angeles believes it’s a valuable tool in her parenting arsenal.
Lisa Johnson, a licensed hypnotherapist and mother of three, has decided to apply her professional skills to her family life. In an interview with ABC News, she stated, “Hypnosis and parenting is a natural solution. You naturally influence your child anyway, so why not learn to do it with intention?”
While I see the allure of hypno-parenting, I find myself grappling with the ethical implications of such practices. Is it truly a beneficial technique, or does it risk exploiting the inherent trust children place in their parents? The idea of hypnotizing them into compliance feels extreme, and frankly, a bit creepy.
Lisa openly admits, “I hypnotize my children and my husband to do things for my benefit all the time. We have a household to run.” This raises a red flag for me. It seems like she might be crossing a line, using her professional expertise for potentially manipulative purposes.
She claims to use hypnosis to help her kids focus and manage stress. In fact, her daughter, 17-year-old Mia, expressed gratitude for the skills she learned, saying, “Being able to handle stress and reflect deeply is a valuable skill that I owe to my mom.” However, one can’t help but wonder if that sentiment was influenced by the very techniques she was subjected to.
On the other hand, her son, Jake, appears less impressed with the constant hypnotic attempts. He remarked, “It can get a little out of hand when she tries to hypnotize us at every opportunity. It gets overwhelming—she gets into your head.”
Relying on hypnosis to ensure good behavior feels like a shortcut rather than a genuine approach to parenting. Shouldn’t we want our children’s actions to stem from mutual respect and a healthy relationship rather than from psychological manipulation?
As parents, we often face the challenge of maintaining influence as our kids grow older. I don’t have teenagers yet, but I know that when I do, I’ll explore every viable method to ensure they grow into respectful, hard-working individuals. While hypnotizing children might seem effective, can we genuinely call this parenting? It feels like invading their mental space is crossing a boundary.
Although the prospect of using psychological tactics to guarantee my children excel academically is tempting, I’d prefer to achieve that through traditional means. I want to be proud of raising children who flourish through open communication, trust, and yes, even the occasional well-placed threat or bribe—as many parents can relate.
For additional insights on various parenting techniques, check out our other blog posts, such as this one on hypno-parenting.
In conclusion, while the idea of hypnotizing children may sound like an innovative approach to parenting, it raises concerns about ethics and authenticity. Genuine connections built on trust and respect should be the heart of parenting, rather than relying on mind control tactics.
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