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Parenting 101: What to Say and Not to Say to Your Kids

Being a parent is a difficult and full-time job. But the reward definitely is something that cannot be matched by anything in this world. Having responsibility over a life and knowing you are leading them to be the best person they can be is something many parents treasure fir their whole life. That is why it is very important for them to be able to know the right things to say and not say to their kids to guide them to become responsible and wonderful citizens. So to help parents with this, here are some tips:

Things to Say

• “I love you”. Parents need to give their kids their unconditional love. And though they say that action speaks louder than words, it is still great advice to say these magic words to your kids once in a while just to remind them of how you feel about them. Giving the proper affection to your kids, even in words, will go a long way and is something that is great in the long run.

• “Thank you”. Not just because you are the parent means that you don’t have to show your gratitude when your kids have done something for you. Not only will this teach them about the right use of these words, they will also feel special whenever they have done something right because they know that you appreciate them.

• “Great job”. Kids always seek approval from their parents. And this is true for things they will do or things they have already done. So it is very important for parents to show their kids that they appreciate the good things they did, no matter how small it is, so they will continue doing them. Giving them positive reinforcement all the time will go a long way in teaching them how to be good people.

Things Not to Say

• “I am the parent/adult, so I am right”. It is a common mistake among parents to say these words to their kids. This attitude of arrogance and selfishness is something that is not needed if you want to teach your kid about right and wrong. Not just because you are the adult means you are right all the time. Learn how to listen to your kids when they have something to say. By learning how to talk to children, you can learn more about them instead of always showing them that you are the superior, which will help them become the best persons they can be.

• “Do as I say, not as I do”. Kids can absord everything they see and hear easily, especially when it comes from their parents. And saying this to your kids is very much like saying it to a deaf person; they will just not understand you. So instead of telling your kids what to do, be good role models to them but doing only the things you want them to do. You want them to stop doing something, then don’t let them see you doing it yourself. It may be a cliché, but it is definitely right to just practice what you preach.

• “No”. It’s true that it is not healthy to always say yesy to your kids, however saying no all the time will also teach them negativ lessons. If you can’t avoid saying no to them, learn how to say it in a more positive way.

On the earlier stages, kids can be very sensitive. So it is very important for parents to know what to say and not to say to them. I hope this list can help parents out there to at least start with their journey as the shapers of the future generation’s citizens.
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