As a parent, you strive to be the best one you can be for your kids. However, some actions may be doing more harm than good, and you might not even be aware of it. From spoiling your kids, to being inconsistent when you discipline them, every parent has exhibited one or more of these behaviors. But once you become fully aware of them, you're ready to make some adjustments for the better.
Prepared to kick some bad parenting habits to the curb? Then click through the following steps
Feeling like you're failing
Doing everything for them
Fighting over the little things
Neglecting your romantic relationship
Overscheduling them
Neglecting to assign responsibilities
Overusing technology
Trying to be together 24/7
Spoiling them
Forgetting to teach them gratitude
Putting your needs on hold
Forcing them to eat
Rushing everywhere
Overspending
Ignoring bad behavior
Trying to be like other parents
Avoiding important conversations
Depending on electronics
Failing to teach street smarts
Being inconsistent in your discipline
Allowing the wrong friends
Blowing up at them
Forcing friendships on them
Trying to raise perfect kids
Neglecting the little moments
Overindulging in praise
Acting as though failure is bad
Living your life through theirs
Treating them like adults
About the Creator
Olaoluwa
Ola was born 24th May 2011
He is a Story teller, Reasearcher, Poem Writer and lot more
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Comments (1)
I'm not a parent, far from it, but the lesson I got from this is not to overthink, and raise your kids to the best of your ability. Amazing poem by the way.