PARENTING

Parenting is like flying a kite …You need to hold the string but loose enough to let it fly and soar high in the sky. If you hold too tight it will not be able to fly and will not reach great heights and on the other hand if don’t hold it firmly chances are it might fall down. So it’s all about striking a balance

                 

•          Model the behaviour you expect from them
• .       Listen actively but not say Yes to everything

 

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•        Be empathetic but firm
• .      Express care and concern but don’t pamper/ spoil them

• .       Correct them using logical consequences

• .       Provide them but not over indulge. Delay gratification
• .       Understand their thoughts, feelings and ideas before you come to a conclusion
• .       Have expectations but keep them reasonable based on their capabilities

• .       Accept your mistakes and don’t hesitate to apologize

•   .   Model respect to others especially elderly people
•       Treat them the way you would treat your friend or colleague especially teenagers

•   .   Give them space but make sure you have entry into it
•   .   Give them choices and encourage them to take their decisions

     

•   .   Negotiate with them when there is a difference of opinion
•   .   Monitor but don’t police them
•   .   Don’t use blame, threat or bribe to correct them