Parenting, some unknown habits of parents can gradually weaken the confidence of children. Due to this, the child hesitates at the opportunity to move forward, is unable to trust himself, and lags behind others.
Here you will know 5 common parenting habits that can break the confidence of children from within, so let's try to know which habits can hurt the tender minds of children.
1. Interrupting on every matter or criticizing repeatedly
How it harms:
Gradually, the child stops speaking on his own, taking the initiative, or trying something new.
The right way:
Tell the way to correct the mistakes lovingly.
Give positive reinforcement: "You will do better next time", "You have the ability."
2. Comparing with others
How it harms:
"Look how good Sharmaji's son is", "You can never become like him" - such things destroy the child's self-value.
The child either feels jealous or considers himself inferior.
The right way:
Recognize and appreciate the child's own strengths.
Compare his progress with his previous performance, not with others.
3. Ignoring or turning a deaf ear to the child
How it harms:
When the child's feelings, questions, or words are repeatedly ignored, he assumes that his words are not important.
This reduces his confidence and ability to communicate.
The right way:
Listen to the child carefully, even if you are busy; give him time later.
Take even small questions seriously.
4. Interfering in every decision or controlling the children
How it harms:
Every time the parents say "don't do this, don't do that, don't talk like this" it takes away the child's courage to make decisions.
The child gets scared that whatever he does will be wrong.
The right way:
Give the child the freedom to choose in small decisions.
Support his decision, teach him even if he is wrong.
5. How it harms you to be negative or demeaning in front of children:
If the parents themselves always say things like “I can’t do anything”, “I have bad luck” – the child also adopts the same thinking.
This affects his thinking and self-image.
The right way:
Show a positive image of yourself in front of the child.
Tell about your struggle but also show how you handled it.
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