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If it was upto our children, they would eat pizza for breakfast, play with the water hose all afternoon and eat cookies and milk for dinner. They won’t compare themselves to anyone and they don’t worry about anyone judging them. That’s how simple their choices and decisions can be.
So, why are we modern parents trying too hard?
Parenting is not difficult. Please don’t over engineer it. Children want guidance not your discipline. Because sometimes they simply don’t know the rules.
There is no power in punishment. Moreover, the affects lost only short term. When children do things they’re not supposed to, using the right words can be mean the difference between course correction or continued misbehavior.
“I didn’t expect this from you, I’m surprised.” can replace something like, “I keep telling you to clean up your toys and you never do.”
“I am upset at how you’re treating your brother.” can replace “Stop being so mean to your brother.”
“Get back to your place and finish working on your project.” can replace “Stop wasting your time walking around.” Also, being brief with your words, and disciplining them while catering to their needs also works.
We hear this from parents all the time. “My daughter loves her iPad.” “My son throws a fit when I take away his video game.” “He doesn’t like vegetables.” “She’s such a picky eater.”
Since when did we start letting kids parent themselves and dictate us how to raise them? How do they know what’s good for them to eat or what’s a good time to go to bed?
Imagine the alternative of not disciplining your children and showing them that your love for them has limits. And look out for all the empty playgrounds while our children binge watch on their personal devices.
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About The Article Author:
Our mission with FutureSTRONG Academy – to grow children who respect themselves, their time and their capabilities in a world where distractions are just a click or a swipe away.
I see myself as an advocate for bringing social, emotional and character development to families, schools and communities. I never want to let this idea out of my sight – Our children are not just GPAs. I’m a Writer and a Certified Master Coach in NLP and CBT. Until 2017, I was also a Big Data Scientist. In December of 2044, I hope to win the Nobel. Namasté.
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Rachana Nadella-Somayajula,
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