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.

Parents are not always sure how to handle this, since many parents also have busy lives to lead. They will worry about their children, but they will also worry about their finances. They feel that it is important to provide for their future. However, when parents are out all the time, children become neglected. They drift apart and they basically don't have a relationship anymore.

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.

Children also need to be developing from early on in life, by playing, being creative and listening to stories. Parents need to encourage this. By working with them, children will develop a deeper bond with their parents. It can be a nice idea to spend some time with the child reading a story to them before they go to sleep.

It only takes a few minutes to read a story to your toddler, but this can increase their development, and at the same time your bond will also grow, and this is obviously important. When you fetch them from school, it is important to talk to them, even if you have had a frustrating day. From time to time, it can be draining, but it will pay off in the long run.

Parents who are more positive and less stressed will project that over onto their children. A father who has had a hard day at work will come home feeling tense, and the child will pick up on this. One must learn what to do with the emotions so that the home is free from stress.




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