3 most common parenting mistakes made during child upbringing

In an ideal world we would all be perfect parents, making no mistakes in the upbringing of our children. But we are human and we all make mistakes, sometimes without even knowing it. Here are three of the most common mistakes parents make.

1) Not leading by example: You can’t expect your children not to swear if you swear. Your behaviour sets an example for them. Children learn primarily through modelling – you can’t avoid being a role model for your kids, whether good or bad. Setting a good example is one of your key jobs as a parent.

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2) Not allowing children to experience disappointment: Mistakes are a big part of learning and frustrations are inevitable. When you decide to make things easier for your child, it will just lead to tougher times in years to come. Rescuing your child undermines his sense of capability, sets him up for perfectionism, and therefore makes him more likely to give up. By giving your child permission to make mistakes, you give him the chance to practice bouncing back and to develop resilience, and therefore flexibility.

3) Not disciplining with a loving heart: Children want to know that they have boundaries, although they will ignore these boundaries on occasion. When your kids cross the line that you have set, you have to consistently hold them responsible for their choices or they will become confused. They must understand why they receive reasonable punishment and know that it’s a source of parental love.

 

 

 

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