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Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Getting To Grips With Back To Basics Parenting

By Barbara Rogers


Years and years ago, parents were more traditional in their approach to how they raised their kids. They would follow basic rules and they were able to spend more time with them. This encouraged kids to be more loving, and develop a lot of confidence. Sometimes, moms and dads around the world feel that there is a great need for back to basics parenting.

However, times have changed somewhat. Children are now used to watching television every day. They will lie in their room for hours, chatting on social media. In the past, kids were exposed to the outdoors, and there were advantages in this. They were able to socialize with others. There were health benefits. It increased their self esteem and confidence.

Things that go on in the school have caused chaos among a lot of families. Many parents were not aware of these sorts of scandals as they were growing up. There is the media that they have to deal with as well as technology which plays a key role in a child's life. It can be difficult to find the balance. A parent does not go to university to become a mom or a dad, and this can be a difficult job.

It is not easy for parents to be disciplined and set these types of rules. However, when one is more laid back in their approach, they will find that kids will begin to rebel. Having rules and regulations means that the child is able to live by a set of morals. They will learn right from wrong. This should be enforced from an early age in their life.

Because of technology and the media, more families are drifting apart these days. Families don't sit around the dinner table and enjoy a meal together. Parents are on the rush and don't have time for their kids. They may not even be able to read them a bed time story. Parents feel that they have to provide for their kids, but giving them attention is probably more important than any material possession.

In a case like this, the child may become angry or withdrawn. They may start to rebel because of the fact that they have been neglected and that they are angry inside. To avoid this, one must bond from with the baby from day one. It is important to set some time aside to be able to include the child into your day. This is even possible if you are a working mom.

Some parents are tired when they get back from work. The last thing they feel like is giving the child a bath. However, the dad starts to get used to this. He begins to fit this into his routine and it becomes his special time with his son or daughter. One may think of this as a chore, but when you actually start to take the challenge, you will feel rewarded in your life as you build the relationship.

Parents who are more positive and less stressed will project that over onto their children. A father who has had a hard day at work will come home feeling tense, and the child will pick up on this. One must learn what to do with the emotions so that the home is free from stress.




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