What is Parenting?

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According to Answers.com, The definition of parenting is:

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“The rearing of a child or children, especially the care, love, and guidance given by a parent.”

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     A parent must follow ten basic principles while rearing their children.

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1. How you respond to your child matters.

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Children often learn from their parents. Acting clearly with a knowledgeable sense of what you want to accomplish exactly from your child can help you respond to him/her in a better way. However you respond to them conditions them and their upbringing in a certain way. How you respond to your child matters extensively as it remains a lifetime influence.

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1. Spoiling your child too much through love isn’t practical.

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Spoiling your child through love isn’t possible. Truly, love cannot spoil a child’s behavior as things like lowered expectations, leniency or material possessions are the real causes of a child behaving obnoxiously.

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1. Become a part of your child’s life.

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Just knowing what your child is doing, when does he/she sleep, what does he/she eat, whom does he/she meet and where does he/she go is very essential to become a good parent. Be there when they need answers to questions, help and support, care and warmth whenever however and be committed to give that small little finger your big hand. Strike a one-on-one conversation with your children as much as possible.

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1. Make your parenting attitude compatible to your child.

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Every child is different and has different needs. Being compatible to your child’s needs is essential as every child’s capacity and behavior differs at different points of time. A rigid and incompatible parent may end up creating an arrogant child.

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1. Discipline your child.

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Keeping your child calmer and more receptive can help discipline the child whenever required. Teach your child virtues, some rules and principles of life that will keep him/her disciplined all the time.

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1. Make your child feel independent.

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A parent has to be in command of their own self to make their child independent. Moreover, a parent has to make sure that their children become independent and learn to handle all situations all by themselves when they become mature adults.

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1. Consistency is essential.

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Consistently follow all rules and regulations yourself that you establish for your children. Otherwise, you would not be able to straighten up your children and instill their belief in you. Consistency is essential.

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1. Harsh behavior is strictly a no-no.

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Children who are beaten physically or mentally tormented grow up as arrogant adults who fight with others physically to resolve a problem. Harsh behavior with children is strictly a no-no as it cultivates bad and arrogant behavior within children.

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1. Be a good story teller.

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Explain your rules and regulations. Tell your child why are you asking them to follow a certain rule or regulation and what will happen to them if they break the rule. Good story telling can help you explain your children in a better manner. Become a good story teller and practice story telling at regular intervals.

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1. Give your child enough time and space for himself.Â

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Always make sure you call on your child with care and warmth. Treat your children with respect as much as you do to your own self. Let your children have enough time and space for themselves to cultivate an understanding with themselves.