Regardless of the fact that the old saying states "A man's home is his castle," that castle can seem more like a prison if parents fail to imbue their home (and the family living in it) with the right kind of emotional and social environment--a supportive and comforting one. Despite whatever things need to be kept in mind regarding adults, it is incredibly important that parents pay attention to the needs children have and how they can be satisfied, generating precisely the positive sort of environment earlier mentioned.
Of course, managing to turn that mandate into a reality is a difficult feat to accomplish, one that will be conditioned by the peculiarities of each family and each parent. Whatever the case, it is clear that parents must actively reinforce good behavior they witness in their children, as well as learn how to discourage the kinds of negative behaviors that inevitably undermine the kind of environment being sought for the family as a whole and the children in particular.
The first thing that parents need to keep in mind is that they need to lead by example; otherwise, children will almost never respect their parents' indications and cajolings with respect to what is "good" and what is "bad." That is to say, that in order for a parent to be able to successfully reinforce and discourage the right and wrong behaviors, respectively, they need to preach what they practice. It's a hard lesson to learn as parents, but it is a necessary one.
With this concept thoroughly implanted in a parent's mind, it then becomes necessary to refine one's notion of what needs to be reinforced in a child: what aspects of a child's behavior need to be reinforced from a young age in order for him or her to grow up into a happy, responsible and balanced adult? Yes, asking one's self these sorts of questions is incredibly important and integral to good parenting.
A simple though fairly all-encompassing way to think of this issue is to split it up into the following three topics: what behaviors will be in the child's own benefit; what behaviors of the child will ultimately be to the benefit of the family as a whole, in terms of relationships between members; and what behaviors will ultimately benefit the broader society to which the family belongs.
From the first perspective mentioned (that of the child's own welfare), parents ought to promote good habits such as frequent activity, both mental and physical. Another old saying makes mention of healthy bodies and healthy minds, and one cannot come unaccompanied by the other.
From the perspective of the family's good, parents should give great importance to verifying that children stay engaged and on healthy terms with siblings and other members of the family (leading by example once again enters the scenario). Promoting group activities over individual activities is one method here but should not become a suppressive issue, and will depend on the children's characters.
Lastly, from the perspective of society's good, parents need to develop a sense of commitment towards the community. Some families achieve this through religious institutions, whereas others find different avenues; no matter what the case is, parents must encourage their kids to be open and accepting of all different kinds of people. - 30299
Of course, managing to turn that mandate into a reality is a difficult feat to accomplish, one that will be conditioned by the peculiarities of each family and each parent. Whatever the case, it is clear that parents must actively reinforce good behavior they witness in their children, as well as learn how to discourage the kinds of negative behaviors that inevitably undermine the kind of environment being sought for the family as a whole and the children in particular.
The first thing that parents need to keep in mind is that they need to lead by example; otherwise, children will almost never respect their parents' indications and cajolings with respect to what is "good" and what is "bad." That is to say, that in order for a parent to be able to successfully reinforce and discourage the right and wrong behaviors, respectively, they need to preach what they practice. It's a hard lesson to learn as parents, but it is a necessary one.
With this concept thoroughly implanted in a parent's mind, it then becomes necessary to refine one's notion of what needs to be reinforced in a child: what aspects of a child's behavior need to be reinforced from a young age in order for him or her to grow up into a happy, responsible and balanced adult? Yes, asking one's self these sorts of questions is incredibly important and integral to good parenting.
A simple though fairly all-encompassing way to think of this issue is to split it up into the following three topics: what behaviors will be in the child's own benefit; what behaviors of the child will ultimately be to the benefit of the family as a whole, in terms of relationships between members; and what behaviors will ultimately benefit the broader society to which the family belongs.
From the first perspective mentioned (that of the child's own welfare), parents ought to promote good habits such as frequent activity, both mental and physical. Another old saying makes mention of healthy bodies and healthy minds, and one cannot come unaccompanied by the other.
From the perspective of the family's good, parents should give great importance to verifying that children stay engaged and on healthy terms with siblings and other members of the family (leading by example once again enters the scenario). Promoting group activities over individual activities is one method here but should not become a suppressive issue, and will depend on the children's characters.
Lastly, from the perspective of society's good, parents need to develop a sense of commitment towards the community. Some families achieve this through religious institutions, whereas others find different avenues; no matter what the case is, parents must encourage their kids to be open and accepting of all different kinds of people. - 30299
About the Author:
Jayde Johannsen has come to understand lots of things about parenting over the years. If she is looking for baby high chairs, she will always choose wooden high chairs for babies.
