Think Before You Speak!

Think before you speak, Mother scolding kids

We have gone through a lot for you and just look at you. (Tumhare liye hum logo ne kya kya nahi kiya aur tum ho ki. . . . )

Think before you speak, Mother scolding kidsRemember. how it feels after hearing this statement from your parents? Almost one of the inevitable reactions it generates is guilt. Unfortunately, our Indian parents use this guilt trap technique consciously or unconsciously to keep their kids under their control (irrespective of their kid’s age).

This guilt trap technique is just one example that is so common that is almost socially accepted but there are many habitual patterns of parents that are very detrimental and damaging for the normal child growth.

Comparing between two siblings is very common which might lead to sibling rivalry and can impact an inferiority complex in a child. ‘Why Can’t You Be More Like Your Sister?’ is another statement that creates an inferiority complex among siblings. Parents must be careful and should think twice before using any abusive language.

Children, especially of the age 5 to 16 years, learn it quickly. To them, it would just be a word to make fun of someone or use when angry. They learn everything first from you. So, parents must first train themselves not to use such languages at home.

Parents should abstain from blaming their child for various reasons as it creates a negative impact on the child’s mind. Use of blame game like saying “You are the only reason behind this problem (Tumhare vajah se hi ye problem hai) “, such type of statement leads to low self-esteem.

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Criticizing is also another national hobby generally done in a very look down upon manner and the unreasonable or heightened way in front of kids up to 18/ 19 yes of age leads to biased/inaccurate perceptions about self, society, and life in general.

Gossiping, abusive language, comparisons, criticizing school teachers in front of the kids are some of the things that need immediate efforts.

The problem arises when parents are told not to criticize, not to gossip, and not to watch serials in front of the child. For some parents, it can be a difficult task but this is also a key to improve your life and the life of your children.

Kids need their parent’s honest answers, genuine explanations, reasons for the fight or tiffs between parents and it is healthy to share their current financial, emotional and mental status with their kids openly rather than denial of facts.

Being aware of the facts of their significant others matters a lot for kids’ and it helps them prepare for a better future. Being a parent means you are ready to learn more in your life from your own child.

So parenting becomes bliss when you are open, honest, and exploring. Each and every new thing in life comes with either positive or negative consequences. So when things turn out to be unpleasant, parents should take their time and should relax.

They must resolve the issues patiently and communicate effectively with their children. Parents just need to keep these few things in mind and can win all the challenges.

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