It is easy to be the CEO of a company and manage it well but parenting is a full-time task. It needs to be done with utmost care and caution. We all try and do the best for our children but not everyone is able to achieve the desired results. Let’s get an insight into the different parenting styles and take a moment to reflect on the best possible practice. We can imbibe and embrace to give our child the best of rearing.
Gunita is extremely fond of her darling daughter Gitu . She as a mother ensures that she gives her the best. Gitu is free to do whatever she likes. Gunita respects all the decisions of Gitu and does not set any rules or standards of behaviour. As she loves her daughter too much. She wants to be her friend rather than her mother. She often tells Gitu that she will get her a nice gift if she performs well in her class. Gitu hates to take any kind of responsibility as her mother is there to take care of all the things. In fact, Gitu even takes a call regarding her taking an off from school. Life is fabulous for Gitu as she has all the freedom in the world to do whatever she wishes to.
So how many of us associate ourselves with this kind of parenting? And what are the implications of this particular style??
As a parent, we find it difficult to say no to our children, as we don’t want to upset them. We tend to put the needs of the child before anything else. The child is free to study, sleep or play as per their choice. The child enjoys his or her own convenience.
Seems extremely comfortable from the child’s point of view. But as a parent, you stop living your own life. And you mould yourself according to the needs and demands of your child.
This is known as the permissive parenting style. Let’s have a look at the impact this has on the child. It has been seen that the children raised with this parenting style have difficulty in following rules. They will have no self-control or self-regulation. They may also exhibit antisocial behaviour and are rebellious when their demands are not met. And They find it challenging to take responsibility for their actions and behaviour. At times, they refrain from sharing and behave extremely selfish, which leads to insecurity.
So, if we are unconditionally giving in to the demands of our children. Then it is time to reflect and introspect if we are on the right path.
No doubt that this parenting style keeps the child happy and such children are extremely creative and imaginative. They even share a very close bond with their parents. But at the same time, we may be raising children with discipline and responsibility issues. Who are selfish, insecure and exhibit antisocial behaviour. So, the choice is yours!
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