Thursday, September 25, 2014

You Will Learn About Some Common Parenting Mistakes

By Jenefer Garcia


Since all parents are human; it's safe to say that all parents are going to make a few mistakes in their journeys. The good news is that we're all capable of learning from our mistakes once we know what they are. Parents can easily get into bad habits where they think they're doing the right thing, but are actually steering their kids wrong. The mistakes below are perfect examples.

Many parents slip into certain mistakes without realizing it, and over time this can cause problems that could have been prevented. Learning all you can by reading articles like this one is the first step to avoiding some of the mistakes you have been making.

We all see parents who are constantly criticizing their kids, and we might be guilty of this ourselves. The important thing is to focus on the child's behavior and not say things that are meant to shame or belittle the child. To call your children stupid or lazy, will only make them believe that they are. Treating your children like they are stupid will make their grades go down and not up. Only positive encouragement will help your child gain confidence. Being called stupid or bad does not make your child feel good, in fact it will deter them from trying to do better.

Anytime you lie and no matter whom you lie to; it will come back to you in an adverse way. Your kids will treat you with skepticism if you aren't honest with them. For instance some children may be afraid of syringes; you shouldn't suggest that it won't hurt. It's better to be honest and say it will hurt, but only for a moment. Your kids could become suspicious and wary of your word once they figure out you aren't being forthright. Telling the truth is not a simple task all the time; however you will have a much better connection with your kids than if you continue lying to them.

Parents often make the mistake of trying too hard to be their children's best friend. This doesn't mean you shouldn't have a close relationship with your child. Of course it is also important to recognize that being a friend is different than being a parent. Parents have to do things that might make them temporarily unpopular. Sometimes you have to say "no" and to make sure that the rules get enforced and followed. If you're constantly seeking your child's approval, you are not going to be able to fulfill your role as a parent responsibly. Your child, more than anything else, needs a parent so step up and act like one.

With the pressures of the modern world, it is extremely difficult to be a great parent and raise children be a normal adults With many families today, the husband and wife work outside of the home and have multiple duties at home besides raising their children. Doing our best is almost fundamentally impossible, while living in this day and age. What's important is that we catch ourselves and start doing things differently.




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