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Top 10 Tips to Avoid Parenting Mistakes


Top 10 Tips to Avoid Parenting Mistakes

Being a patient parent is very important to avoid parenting mistakes. However, it is not very easy to be patient while dealing with kids and mistakes do happen. Read on to find top 10 tips to avoid parenting mistakes

Raising kids has always been a tough and Herculean task for many. Today’s kids are smart, well-equipped with information and eager to learn. Raising a son or daughter requires patience from your side as well. Patience is key. Without it, you will find it very difficult to avoid parenting mistakes.
Find out top 10 ways to avoid parenting mistakes.

1. Do Not Pressurize Them

Do not pressurize kids to stand first in class during exams, tests, etc. Let children study at their own pace. Not all kids are best at academics. Sometimes, they perform well in various other activities such as sports, drama, etc. However, make sure that they study daily so that they can avoid stress and pressure during exams.

2. Do Not Compare Them

This is a big mistake made by many parents especially Moms. When children do not perform well in academics, they are compared to other kids. This can reduce their confidence. Try to avoid comparing kids. Your neighbour’s kids may be good at one thing however your own kid may be better at another thing.

3. Do Not Compete

Every parent loves her child to the core and she only wants the best for them however do not compete with other parents. Sometimes parents compete with each other to see whose kids are the best. Avoid such comparisons and competition. Everybody has a different family background so naturally each child will be different.

4. Avoid Criticising

Avoid shouting at your children and criticism. Let children be the way they are. Too much comparison and criticism can hurt them and make them feel dejected. Hence when things go wrong, the most important thing is to be patient with them.

5. Talk to Their Teachers

Talk to your child's coaches, teachers, etc. Tell children to listen to teachers. Try to avoid argument with teachers in case they say something negative about your child. Take it positively and try to improve child's behaviour based on recommendation by teachers.

6. Help Them with Homework

Help children with homework. This is a good time for parent-child bonding. Spend quality time with them and help them with academics if possible. Be patient with them while they do their homework. Try to encourage them to complete it well before time.

7. Do Not Stress Them

Always be a patient parent. Try to always be understanding and loving. Do not hurt children's feelings. Do not get upset if children are unable to do something. Each child is different so try to tap their talents and focus on the positive aspects. Let them do what they like.

8. Avoid Forcing Your Child to Eat

Very often mothers coax their children to eat. While it is important for children to eat food at the right time, there is no point forcing them. Allow kids to eat slowly without hurrying Provide healthy lunch box and tiffin to kids which is nutritious and tasty.

9. Do Not Burden With Too Many Extra-Curricular Activities

Do not make children join too many classes. Today we live in a competitive world and kids need to know everything. However, do not ask them to join too many extracurricular activities. This will reduce the amount of free-time they have and it will also make them tired.

10. Let Them Learn and Grow at Their Own Pace

Let kids remain kids. One ca not expect miracles in a day. If children are unable to do well at something, forget it without making a big fuss. Let them learn and grow at their own pace. Focus more on their gifts and abilities instead of the drawbacks.
Thus,there are ways and methods to avoid parenting mistakes. You can be sure of your children’s success and happiness in life if you try to avoid parenting mistakes and remain firm and patient with them.

What are the ways to avoid parenting mistakes? Which mistakes do parents usually make? What is the importance of being a patient parent? Discuss here.


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Barkha
Barkha.8 years ago
It is extremely important to be patient to avoid parenting mistakes.
 
 
 
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Mariam
Mariam.8 years ago
Parenting mistakes happen unknowingly and being aware of such mistakes can help to avoid them.
 
 
 
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Sonia
Sonia.8 years ago
very nice tips, we must surely avoid making these parenting mistakes.
 
 
 
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