Your Parenting styles have a long lasting effect on a child. It is one of the hardest and challenging job.
Everyone has a different way of parenting and most parents tend to experiment with different parenting styles.
But it’s important to understand how negative parenting styles can cause harm to the emotional, social, and physical well-being of your child.
Unhealthy way of parenting involves:
•Harmful words and emotions directed at a child.
•Demanding unrealistic expectations.
•repeated criticism without guidance or recognition of accomplishments.
•Strict enforcement of rules
•Low sensitivity to the child’s feelings.
•A lack of respect and trust
incessant reprimands.
•lack of praise
• Unaware of important details in their kids’ lives, such as who their teachers and friends are
•Using comparisons to shame or degrade a child.
•Neglectful, emotionally unavailable, or unresponsive.
Parents who shame or guilt trip their kids can make them feel as if they aren’t good enough. This kind of behavior can be a hallmark of negative parenting.
Affection is a recipe for growth and can go a long way in your child’s development and well-being.