Follow-up – Suzanne Hassan
Although parents try to introduce the whole world to their children, they make mistakes that may affect their children for life. In this article, we will give you the most common mistakes in raising children, and tips to avoid them.
1- Don’t worry too much
Most parents tend to worry a lot, but it is important to understand that worrying about your child will not solve anything, worrying will only lead to panic, which in turn will create an environment of stress and negativity. Caring is good and may help you teach your child important life lessons while Worrying will only teach your child to feel frightened. Being considerate of their needs and feelings can teach them the importance of resilience and safety.
2-touch
Never forget the importance of the feeling that touch can generate in your child, while many contradict that and say that the child should not be spoiled too much, but carrying the child can reassure him and help him increase his self-confidence. Get to know the person who takes care of him.
3- Do not discipline your child too much
There is no reason to discipline or punish a baby or a newborn. It is completely wrong to deprive your child of anything at such a sensitive age or resort to physical abuse to discipline him. A child at such a very young age is incapable of being stubborn on purpose and by punishing infants , it is possible that they activate a reaction to psychological stress, which in turn may lead to a chain reaction that can affect them permanently and this can impede their intellectual as well as emotional development.
4- Do not yell at your baby
Physical abuse is not the only thing a child fears. Even the tone you choose to speak to your child can frighten him, resulting in permanent damage to the child’s hearing or mental development. This can also lead to your child having behavioral problems later in life.
5- They smiled widely
Most parents don’t need to read this point and it’s almost impossible not to smile while looking at your little one. It may seem like a trivial gesture, but smiling at your children can work wonders as it is not only important for a child’s brain development, it can also help them feel encouraged, confident and happy.
In conclusion, parents need to prepare themselves for all aspects of parenting and they must also be aware of how to make the child feel loved and safe.