PA R E N T I N G
10 Worst Parenting Mistakes
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arenting doesn’t follow set rules or come with a
handbook. It's quite like an on-the-job training. You
learn as you start living the role of being a parent. In the
course, all parents, though wanting only the best for the
kids, end up making certain mistakes.These mistakes
not just affect their parenting but even hamper a child’s
growth. Therefore, it is very important that parents stay
aware of the worse parenting mistakes they make?often
unintentionally.
Let’s understand these mistakes in detail, have a look:
1. Doing too much for kids
This is one mistake we will find being done by almost all
parents. In the quest of making life easy for the kids, parents tend to overdo things. They fulfil all their demands,
come up with instant solutions for all of their problems,
and do things on their behalf without allowing them to
take a stand of their own. This apparently makes your
child dependent on you and never lets his inner confidence build up. It’s always better to let kids manage their
things and you act as a guide.
2. Forcing on expectations
As parents, you will certainly have some expectations
from your kids. But that doesn’t mean you force your
expectations and choices on them. If you keep very high
expectations, kids will always be under the pressure of
performing up to that level of expectation and this will
instil a fear of failure in them. It would be good if you can
keep the level of expectations a bit low and let kids make
their own choices.3. Not listening enoughAs parents,
you must ensure to listen to your child’s concern. If you
don’t give him an ear, he will never be able to connect
with you emotionally. Spending quality time and listening
to his thoughts and ideas will help you understand your
child in a better way.
4. Comparing & criticizing
Comparing the skills and qualities of your child with oth-
er kids will never inspire him. In fact, it will only demean
and demoralize him. Also, criticism too is only good if
done in a constructive way. You should refrain from comparing or criticizing your kids in a way that can hurt his
emotions.
5. Not communicating well
Communication is the key to building successful relati