7 Parenting Myths Busted!

7  Parenting myths busted tips will change your parenting game altogether:

Parenting is not an easy job. It requires your utmost attention and can get daunting. If you are a new parent, or just looking to grow a healthier relationship with your children, this blog is the only place you need to be! 7  Parenting myths busted

Parent’s personal life end after the birth of their children:

Indian culture believes in very child-obsessive parenting, which might take a toll on the parents and children. Your life need not revolve around your children. This takes away your personal space and may cause strain in your marriage while also invading your children’s personal space. Giving time to yourself after the birth of children leads you to live a more content life and also helps children to grow at their own pace with more freedom.  There is a

Parents must never fight in front of their children:

Yes! It can be agreed that constant fights in front of children can trigger them in several ways. It may make them more anxious, worried, or distraught. However, to say, you must never fight in front of your children would be fallacious. Healthy arguments or minor fights in front of children help them in confronting the realities of the world and resolving these fights encourages them to learn the importance of healthy conversations and the significance of relationships.

Don’t be your child’s friend:

Many parents believe that being friends with their children will lead them to take undue advantage of them with negligible boundaries. However, you can always choose to become a good friend to your children. You can set regulations while giving them desired flexibility. This will help you create a safe space where you provide comfort and empathy to children. They must never be afraid to share their feelings with you and choose to tell you things first and not as a last resort.

 Punishment is the best way to discipline a child:

Soft parenting is on the rise, and for all good reasons. You need to give positive reinforcement to your children. For example, if they do their homework well, you take them to the park rather them constantly scolding or beating them. They will gravitate more towards working or following instructions rather than disobeying you. You are mistaken if you believe that not controlling your child’s every move leads them to walk all over you. Giving them needed love and care leads them to grow more positively.

Parents must always say ‘yes’ to children:

This comes from another myth- the children’s needs are the foremost priority for parents and must never be denied. It is your responsibility to raise your children but sacrificing everything for them may backfire and hamper their growth. It is believed that saying ‘no’ to a child is harsh and can potentially be detrimental. But, standing firm on your ground and saying ‘no’ to unwarranted demands can give children a reality check and be more accommodating in real-world situations. Children need protection every step of the way: Spoon-feeding may prove to be injurious to children as it may diminish their morale and break their spirit. When children are set free to learn their lessons, they become street-smart and learn to function practically in the world outside of protected surroundings. If they are assisted by their parents all the time, they might never become self-dependent which might result in co-dependency with their potential partners. Parenting comes naturally: This is one of the biggest parenting myths floating around since the time memorial.  It scares the parent in unimaginable ways. They begin to question themselves about their parenting styles. There are no specific strategies and processes to become a good parent. Some methods do wonders for one set of parents while they might not work for others. What matters is a positive mindset and constant efforts to raise a child in a friendlier and healthier environment. If you still struggle, you can always reach out to more experienced people like your parents or friends with children. When you become a new parent, the world will be eager to give you suggestions, lessons, and limitations for raising your children. They are not wrong as they have experienced it before. They know better. But this must not prevent you from learning and growing with your children. With time, you will change, and so will your children, and this should result in a more holistic relationship with them. Never take them for granted, and always take that one more step to be closer to your children.