Parenting can be one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs out there. While the majority of us will take on the position of becoming a parent, you will quickly see that many parents might have different standpoints than your own.
As I have become a parent of four children, one thing I’ve learned is each child is different and thrives in different ways. While I am a parent who lays down the rules and expect them to be followed, I am also a parent that wants my children to know it’s okay to express their feelings and thoughts. It’s important to me for my children to know that they are loved and that the rules that they have are for their best interests and to keep them safe.
If you were to break down the parenting styles, growing up, I wasn’t comfortable expressing concerns or frustrations. I knew if I was in trouble, I was in trouble. It wasn’t going to be fun and I was going to miss out on something.
While my children experience timeouts and being “grounded” from certain things, they are given reasoning to understand. I like being able to give my children options but I also expect them to follow directions and be respectful. Many individuals say that democratic parenting is a positive experience for children as they grow up. It allows children to express their thoughts and gives them the opportunity to make their own choices.
What is your take on parenting styles?
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Agree ..nice read…we all have different parenting styles..though there may be various best practices out there ..we need to sue and adapt the one whihc is best suited for us and our children. Finally every parent wants to raise a happy and responsible child.