Beware they are watching.

We as a parents want to do best for our child(ren). We send them to good schools, teach them good things, discipline them and we want them to be just perfect.

But,how many times we have given a thought about those things which they are picking from us and we are unaware of it.

Children are good observer and they observe us. Our way of talking, way of doing things, way of chatting over the phone and a lot more is being observed by them very closely. Sometimes we taught them wrong inadvertently.

If we can remember these few things we can raise our young generation in a better way.

 

 

• Shouting : We shout at them when they dont listen to us or do things they are not supposed to do even when we repeatedly tell them not to. So they also repeat us by shouting and yelling for the things they want us to do. And then we say they are throwing tantrums.

 

 

• Showing our disrespect to someone: This is most common mistake usually mothers do in the joint family environment. Sometimes mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get into arguments in front of child(ren) without realising its long lasting effect on their mind. They pick up words and/or start disrespecting their elders. Even partners who are parents should use courteous and polite tone while talking to each other. Child(ren) learn from the example and not from the advice.

 

 

• Organiser: dont expect child(ren) to be organised and discipline when you are not. No matter how many times you tell them to keep their rooms tidy,they will not if they are watching their elders who themselves are lazy to put the things at its right place (car keys, tv remote, newspapers etc etc).

 

 

• Family time: In today's time when both the parents are working and children are been brought up by maid and in day care enviornment it is very important to set some time as a daily routine to be spent together as a family. A time where all family members are talking to each other without been involved in gadget or tv or books. Simply talking and getting to know about each other's day. This is very rare these days. But as child(ren) grow,this becomes very important for parents to know how they are spending their day. If you dont build strong foundation in early years of childhood then dont complain when they will not give you their time in their adulthood.

 

 

• Moral values: we as an adult find it okay to lie and call it white lies. No, its not okay. Right from the very beginning teach your child its not okay to lie about anything,no matter how big or small it is. We as a parent should understand our responsiblity that we are not only raising a child but we are building a foundation of the next generation. Be responsible. Teach them how to love unconditionally, teach them how to be greatful , teach them to share. And remember you can only teach them by setting an example. They will forget whatever you are telling them but they will remember it as a lesson if they will watch you doing this from the very young age.

 

 

 

It's not easy to be a parent but when you decide to be one,be a responsible one. We are raising the next generation and its our responsiblity to make this world better place for everyone to live in by raising a responsible citizen before making them into doctor,engineer or administrator.

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