Back To Basics Parenting And Why It's Important

By Barbara Rogers


Years and years ago, parents were more traditional in their approach to how they raised their kids. They would follow basic rules and they were able to spend more time with them. This encouraged kids to be more loving, and develop a lot of confidence. Sometimes, moms and dads around the world feel that there is a great need for back to basics parenting.

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.

It is not easy for parents to be disciplined and set these types of rules. However, when one is more laid back in their approach, they will find that kids will begin to rebel. Having rules and regulations means that the child is able to live by a set of morals. They will learn right from wrong. This should be enforced from an early age in their life.

Because of technology and the media, more families are drifting apart these days. Families don't sit around the dinner table and enjoy a meal together. Parents are on the rush and don't have time for their kids. They may not even be able to read them a bed time story. Parents feel that they have to provide for their kids, but giving them attention is probably more important than any material possession.

In a case like this, the child may become angry or withdrawn. They may start to rebel because of the fact that they have been neglected and that they are angry inside. To avoid this, one must bond from with the baby from day one. It is important to set some time aside to be able to include the child into your day. This is even possible if you are a working mom.

When you have a good relationship with your kids, it means you will be able to start them off with a good set of morals early on. They will be able to learn from you instead of learning from their friends. They may pick something up from school, but it is you that they come back to and this is the person that they will look up to.

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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