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05 February 2017

The Importance Of Back To Basics Parenting

By Barbara Rogers


Parenting can be a tough job. It is not something that you can read about out of a text book. You don't go to university for something like this, and it is often daunting. It has especially become even tougher because there are so many different theories out there, which is why back to basics parenting is often something that people are looking for these days.

In the past families would sit around the dinner table, and they would have time for one another. They would do something together on the weekends and they would enjoy more quality time together. However, one has a lot of challenges to face, with the likes of technology and the media. Kids are exposed to computers, tablets and cell phones from an early age.

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.

Often, children are just looking for something from their parents as these are the people that they look up to. They need to be positive in how they raise certain issues and in how they approach certain topics. An adult will look back at these days which they spent with their mom and dad and smile, or they will have nightmares.

Although there are more challenges that one has to put up with these days, it is also important that one looks at what is more important. In order to include kids into one's life, parents need to look at the way in which they manage their time. It is easy to drift apart and begin to live separate lives. However, a child will no longer see the parent as their role model.

Children also need to be developing from early on in life, by playing, being creative and listening to stories. Parents need to encourage this. By working with them, children will develop a deeper bond with their parents. It can be a nice idea to spend some time with the child reading a story to them before they go to sleep.

It only takes a few minutes to read a story to your toddler, but this can increase their development, and at the same time your bond will also grow, and this is obviously important. When you fetch them from school, it is important to talk to them, even if you have had a frustrating day. From time to time, it can be draining, but it will pay off in the long run.

Having a home that is free from stress, will help a child grow into a healthy adult. Someone who is brought up in a stressful environment will have to deal with a lot of excess emotional baggage later on in life. One will be surprised what simple arguments between parents can do to a child who is trying to develop. It can be hugely traumatic for a child




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