We parents always lay down rules for our kids to follow. But in
this post, I would like to put down some parenting rules. I don't intend to say
I'm a perfect parent because I know I'm far from perfect. I make mistakes and I
know that even as I write this I will break my own rules and still end making
the same mistakes. If not anything, this
post will at least serve as a reminder to get myself in order the next time I
misbehave with my kid J
1.
Never lose your cool in front of children. You may pretend
to be angry but don’t really be. A parent in a fit of rage is the worst sight
for a child. Moreover children ape parents so if you hit them more likely that
they are going to hit you back.
2.
Just as you reprimand your child for bad behaviour, appreciate
good behaviour too.
3.
Difficult as it is to control your temper when your kid is
throwing a tantrum, refrain from throwing one yourself for this will only make
matters worse. Instead, divert their attention (and yoursJ), and things will
automatically cool down.
4.
You may have had a bad day, or be upset about something or at
someone, but don’t take it out on the child. Children find such erratic behavior from parents very hard to comprehend and it confuses them.
5.
You got to become a child sometimes while dealing with
children. Sometimes scolding and yelling does not work but explain to
them in a way that they understand and that will do the trick.
6.
When your child is telling you something, don’t just ignore it as
useless blabbering, but listen. And I don’t mean just hear what they say, actually
listen to them and try to sort their problems. However small and insignificant
it may seem to you, those might be the biggest problems they have.
7.
If you promise your child something, keep the promise. This will not only build their trust in you,
but will also go a long way in inculcating the quality of keeping their word.
8.
Rather than trying to keep your kids away on a busy day involve
them in your work. Give them small tasks to do. This will keep them out of
mischief and also help you bond with your child. Plus children love it when
parents involve them; it makes them feel big and wanted.
9.
If you want your child to do something, tell them not to do it and
9 times out of 10, they will do it. Not only children, adults also have the
tendency to do exactly the opposite of what they are told so this more almost
works every time!!
10.
And finally, you need immense patience while dealing with kids.
Kids take their own sweet time for everything, whereas we adults are always
dictated by the clock. Don't let this become a cause of battle between
you and your child. Let your child be a child.
