You have an argument with your son or daughter and, without being able to help it, you immediately ignore them for a while and practically don't speak to them. This practice, known as the silent treatment, can have consequences for the minor. "This adult behavior generates feelings of guilt, rejection, and misunderstanding in minors, and can damage their self-esteem and their ability to face conflicts in the future," explains Sylvie Pérez, psychopedagogue and collaborating professor of psychology and educational sciences studies at the UOC.