IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE PARENTING

Importance of parenting

Parenting is the process of raising and caring for children. It includes providing for their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cognitive development of a child. Parenting is a lifelong journey that can be both rewarding and challenging.
Parental guidance is essential for the development of a child's character. Parenting is a lifelong commitment; it is not something that can be abandoned once the child reaches a certain age. Children need their parents to guide them and keep them on the right track,even as they grow older.
Parents may find the four Cs to be a useful mnemonic device: care (showing acceptance and affection), consistency (maintaining a stable environment), choices (giving the child the freedom to make their own decisions), and consequences (applying repercussions of choices, whether positive or negative).

Here are few tips for effective parenting:

• Be patient and understanding. Offer encouragement and support.
• Teach them how to respect and show love to others, inculcate them with moral values.
• Coach them to recognize their shortcomings and create plans to improve them.
• Be a role model and show them how to deal with mistakes and weaknesses in a positive way.
• Be affectionate to all.
• If the child misbehaves, stay calm and give them clear instructions to stop the misbehaviour and tell them what you would like them to do instead.
• Congratulate them on their accomplishments and assist them in learning from their mistakes. 
• Childrens are easily influenced and learn by observing and listening to the people around them. Do not use harsh words, quarrell loudly, constantly fight and incorporate bad habits  which a child may feel absolutely normal if he sees the same at home.
• A well-structured routine can assist in the development of positive habits for the future. If you stick to a fixed routine, eat and sleep on time, avoid  watching television during meals, then your child too will follow the same.
• Develop healthy eating habits in childrens making them understand the importance of health.
• Encourage your child to speak truthfully and the importance of speaking right.
• Guide your child through their mistakes & weaknesses. Help your child learn from their mistakes and overcome their weaknesses.
• Avoid comparisons between siblings. The child could feel inadequate compared to others and may develop resentment towards those they are being compared to.

Parents should remember that supportive families motivate each other to learn and provide the opportunity to improve.In order to instill good habits in your child, you must create an environment that encourages them to participate in activities, learn, and practise those habits.