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10 Bad Habits in Children You Must Never Ignore


10 Bad Habits in Children You Must Never Ignore
It is a must for parents to intervene when they see their children following bad habits. Children should be encouraged to break such habits before it is too late. Read on to learn more about 10 bad habits in children you must never ignore.
There are many annoying habits in children and a very few parents take care to make them get rid of those. Nobody is perfect in this world; thus, everyone needs a reminder to travel in a right direction. In fact, none of the habits are newly discovered from a child, whereas those are driven by someone in the family or the people whom they meet regularly.
Parenting is neither easy nor difficult. The steps and measures that a parent takes to raise a disciplined child should be perfect and hard work speaks here. Simply by advising the children and punishing for their mistakes is not the right care. Though you can find many maddening habits and never mind, there are a few that must not be ignored.

Bad Habits in Children Not to Be Ignored

Have a quick look at the bad habits which should not be ignored by parents.

1. Finger Sucking

Different kind of sucking is pursued by the kids and they become an addict towards that habit in their childhood. There are few sucking materials for children like pacifiers, towels, blankets etc. This habit has a peaceful and comforting effect that makes the children to get sleep. However, it results in a trouble-full situation when getting permanent teeth at the age of five. It is better to avoid giving pacifiers or any other comfortable stuff to children from their infant age.

2. Nail Biting

Nail biting is a very dangerous and infectious habit. Try to hold their hands whenever they take the hands into their mouth and explain the negative effects of nail biting.

3. Nose Picking

Nose picking is a most irritating behaviour, especially when this is done in public. However, this is a common habit among the children and even the adults. The reason behind nose picking may be an infection or allergies. Every parent must be aware of picking nose may result in nose bleeding.

4. Not Brushing Teeth

Kids feel so lazy to brush, especially when forcing them to brush at night. As a parent, teaching the importance and value of teeth to the children is a must. Imparting the knowledge on how the germs attack teeth and how it affects will make them to realize the significance of brushing teeth.

5. Not Sleeping on Time

Establishing correct sleeping schedule is very important for children. If parents start educating them about the importance of sleeping on time at younger age, it will be very helpful for the kids in the future when they join schools and colleges. Going to bed on time is a very good habit to be inculcated by the parents. Adequate sleep is very important for the healthy development of children.

6. Not Saying “Please” and “Thank You”

Every parent has the duty to impart the basic manners about saying “Please” and “Thank You”. Instruct the children that these are the magical words which can handle and solve most of the toughest situations without any obstacles. Being liable for a sin or mistake and not regretting for the same problem is not a good habit. Also, when getting a job done from others, it is everyone’s duty to say “Thanks”.

7. Cluttering Public Places

Enlighten the children about the impacts of cluttering public places. Often, they eat or drink something and throw away the waste in the public places, which is not right for a good citizen. Request them to throw away the trash into a dustbin and make them realize the importance of a being a civilized citizen.

8. Being Selfish

Being selfish in life will not lead to a good ending. Every child should know the importance of sharing and only such a habit can make them loved by others. Educate the art of sharing and how it doubles the joy.

9. Wasting Money

If the child is old enough to save her pocket money or using a piggy bank, parents must let her know the importance of money and how responsible they are for saving each penny. Lavish spending is not a good habit though they have enough money for expense. Parents must teach them where to spend and how to much to spend.

10. Not Keeping the Room Tidy

Children must know the importance of tidiness. Make sure the child keeps her room or book shelves clean and neat. Messy appearance gives a bad opinion about the child and hence, inculcating a good habit of cleaning their living place is necessary.
Help the children to get away from their bad habits and teach them all the possible right ways in order to change their life to a high quality. Make your darling child to shine in all aspects.

How do children imbibe bad habits? What are the ways to help children break bad habits? How to cultivate good habits in children? Discuss here.



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Hemali
Hemali.7 years ago
It is a must to help children understand the harmful effects of following bad habits so that they will stop following such bad habits.
 
 
 
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Palak
Palak.7 years ago
Children will keep following such habits if they are not broken on time.
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Naina
Naina.7 years ago
Bad habits can create a bad impact on the personality of children.
 
 
 
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