The responsibilities of being a smart parent are many and diverse. Providing a loving, safe, and nurturing environment for our children is at the top of that responsibility list. Still, beyond that, there are plenty of roles to fill: teacher, coach, career and life advisor, and cheerleader, to name just a few. As our kids grow and become adults, we provide them with the tools they need to make healthy choices while keeping them safe. But no matter how smart we are as parents, we can’t expect our children to make wise decisions all the time.
Parenting is hard work. Regardless of whether it’s your first child or your fourth, every parent wants to raise their children to be responsible, caring, and productive members of society. Part of that responsibility involves guiding and teaching your children and helping them learn and master new skills.
A stronger bond between the parent and child
A few years ago, the idea of giving children a smartphone didn’t even cross a lot of parents’ minds. Today, it’s a common fixture in many families—but what impact does it really have on families? And should parents be giving their kids a phone this young? While technology has many benefits, like being able to connect with loved ones at any time of the day, that’s not the only benefit, and contrary to popular belief, children aren’t the only things being impacted by screen time.
Playing with children is any parent’s favorite pastime. But, after being gone all day and working, sometimes it’s hard to get the kids to settle down for some playtime. Whether you are playing board games, playing chase in the yard, or playing at home on the computer, parents benefit greatly from bonding with their children.
It improves mutual respect.
Your parents raised you to respect authority figures, and now as a parent, it’s your job to do the same for your little one. Teaching your child to respect authority figures at a young age will help them grow into responsible adults who can live and work successfully in a democratic society. Kids will learn by example, so it’s important to set a good example for them. Parents can set the tone in a family by demonstrating respect toward each other and toward one another’s children.
It serves as a positive example to children.
A child’s brain is very sensitive to impressions. So, you should create a good impression of your family and yourself as a parent. Your children should observe that you are a good person. You should present a positive image in front of your children. A positive role model in your kid’s life can be powerful. It can make a huge impact and can make them step onto the right path. They can easily become influenced by their parents, and when there are good parents around, it’s a lot harder for them to take the wrong path. A positive role model can teach your kid values like respect, determination, discipline, and so on.
It gives high self-esteem and gives happiness.
As a parent, you’re always trying to make things better, and raising children it’s even harder to do. It’s hard to be the perfect parent. And it’s easy to feel like you’re failing your children. But be encouraged. A little empathy and a sprinkling of praise for a job well done can go a long way. And your kids will notice.
Parents, being less punitive and focusing more on encouragement and improvement will help children get a balanced development.