@ Anne-Marie 16:03 Mar 11, 2009
Gängeln as I understand it is very verbal and very hands on. Not just setting rules and expectations, but monitoring them closely, verbally and actively, coaxing, getting involved in little details, constantly commenting about progress (or shortcomings) - very annoying actually for teenagers and adults. Gängeln has its origin in "teaching how to walk" = gehen => gang => gängeln. Imagine a parent holding a little girl by both hands towering over her and talking her through every movement that she is supposed to make. The reins seem more passive going in the direction of keeping someone on a short leash. Not quite the same. |