Thursday 25 September 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.

The schooling of your children is very important and it is a good thing for parents to get involved with it. The parent's beliefs and background are a factor in how they would participate in their children's schooling. When it comes to their schoolwork, some parents take an active role. Many other parents believe that the responsibilities of education is only with their teachers.

Your child needs your attention and not giving them your time and listening ear, will be a serious mistake. Only half listening to what your child is saying, robs them of the closeness that they need from you. Setting time aside to communicate with your children, especially with your hectic schedule, is very important. It is good for a parent to be open with their children about their concerns, and what is going on in their life. Show your child that you really care by facing them when you are talking and give them all your attention. If you are busy doing things, your child will not feel that you are giving them your full attention. The first minute the parent gets on the phone is when children start to act up and beg for the parents attention.

Trying to be your child's best friend is another common mistake parents make. Obviously you shouldn't give up on the idea of forming a close relationship with your kids. What's important here is to understand that a friend is different than a parent. As a parent you will, once in a while, need to do the things that keep you from (hopefully temporarily) being your child's favorite person ever. 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 needs you to be a parent, so make sure you act like one.

A few of the common parenting mistakes are listed in this article and the possibility of correcting them. It is a demanding task to learn everything it is to learn about parenting skills. It is important to learn from your mistakes because everyone can improve their parenting skills.




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