One thing that is the same for all the parents in the whole world is that they want to raise a happy kid. As a parent, we always wish for our kid’s happiness and success. But do we know how much control we have over their happiness?
What we can do to make the surrounding of your kids a place where your kid’s happiness will flourish. Sometimes we do a few things that we don’t even realize but that affects your kids a lot. I will share a few points which will help you in raising a satisfied kid.
1.Every child is different.
This is an age-old habit that most parents have. They always compare their kids with other kids. Every child is special on their own, respect that. It’s not necessary that if one child has any quality for say he is good in academics, then your kid should also be. Identify your kid’s interest and don’t force your wish on him. This will make him depressed and he will stop giving his best in the area he is good at. Despite the comparison, start to identify your kid’s area of interest.
2.Focus On improvement not on perfection.
As a parent a big mistake that or society is making, we burdened our kids with expectations. We often start ignoring that our kid is making improvements. We always want him to be perfect at all the things he is doing. This will make a negative impact on his growth. He will start hiding things from you. Always motivate your kids to do better, if by chance he is not doing good make him understand with love. With your support and your love, he will gain his confidence and soon he will start giving his best.
3.Listen then react.
It’s very common that our kids to make some mistakes, either in school or at home. When we get to know about his deed, before even listening to him, we started scolding him. They got emotionally hurt. They started thinking that his/her opinion doesn’t matter to their family. This type of thinking is not good for their growth. So, always listen to your kids before you react. This will give them strength and they will never hide anything from you. They know that they can share his problem and their parents will listen to them.
4.Focus on positivity.
Positive kids do better in every field. Try to give them a positive environment. The contribution from both the parents are needed in making a surrounding positive. One very simple way to do this is that schedule a time with your kids not more even 10-15 minutes is enough. At this time ask your kids what all he does today. Make a list of all the points. And if something happened that bothered your kid, make them understand the why and what behind it. This will make them look towards that time when he will be with his parent and he will get solutions to all his problems.
5.Limit their screen time.
Your child can say that watching his/her favorite show or playing video games makes them pleased. But too much screen time put a negative impact on a child’s psychological development. Encourage them for outdoor play, meet with friends. It will make them both emotionally and physically fit. If you have given a phone to him, then restrict use in some areas. Set clear rules that he can’t use in the car, or dining table.
6.Be happy.
Last but not the least, a happy parent can raise a happy child. It’s very important for the parents to be happy if they want their kids to be happy and successful in his life. Never do arguments or fight in front of your kids. It will make them insecure, and they started getting detached from their parents. Work on your relationship if any such issue is there and provide your kid a happy and positive home.
