Parenting is not for the faint of heart as they used to say, it's one of the toughest jobs out there. I’ve come to realize that one of the biggest challenges is finding the right balance between being involved in my children’s lives and allowing them the space they need to grow into their individuals. It's so important for their well-being, and I think how we navigate this can shape them.
Parenting is a personal journey, shaped by individual perspectives and experiences. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, the common thread is love, care, and a desire to nurture our children's growth. Whatever parenting style we choose, let's prioritize empathy, understanding, and support, helping our children become confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.
How can we be good parents without being overly protective and intrusive?
As a parent, I know I must offer guidance and support when they need it. But I also feel that it’s essential not to overstep or meddle in every single aspect of their lives. Kids need to feel that sense of autonomy as they mature, and part of that is letting them make their own choices.
One of the biggest lessons I’m learning is to let my children experience failures. Instead of trying to shield them from every setback, I'm beginning to understand that these experiences are growth opportunities. I want them to think critically and come up with their solutions when problems arise.
And how can we make sure we don't give them too much space that can impact them negatively?
- Every child is unique, with their personalities, interests, and needs. As a parent, try to recognize their unique individuality, listen, and appreciate who they are, and appreciate them once in a while.
- Try to make an effort to give your children choices in their daily lives. It’s fascinating to see how even little decisions help them develop their decision-making skills. Let them learn from their mistakes
- The majority of today's parent are career parents; all that they think about are money and material things; they want their children to be independent as quickly as possible by providing all the materials they need, forgetting that they must be available for them also. Let them feel comfortable coming to you for guidance and support when they need it.
How do we find the balance?
- As a parent, we must realize that sometimes fears can influence the way we Being overprotective can shatter the good parenting style we have. However, recognizing this may help us make more thoughtful decisions.
- As a parent, we need to find balance in open communication. Some parents are too hard to communicate with because they give no room for that. We must strive for open and honest communication with our children if we want the best for them. Listening to their needs and concerns is key to understanding what they’re going through.
- We need to regularly take time to reflect on our parenting style
or approach, this will help us to find that sweet spot between involvement and independence, and we try to adjust whenever it is needed.
By keeping these principles in mind, striking a balance that nurtures the healthy living of our children while allowing them the freedom to grow, develop, and truly thrive on their own should be our major concern.
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Exactly my point, too. Parenting isn't an easy job and it takes wisdom to be able to nurture kids in the right path. Parents shouldn't be too strict to their kids but to strike a balance in allowing them find their own paths, make decisions and go through some challenges themselves, of course, they must not be too distanced from them to offer them their guidance and support.
Exactly!
Wisdom is the principal thing in parenting. Some parents do forget this; they are everywhere in their children's lives to the extent of being permanent dictators even as they grow into adults.
It is well🙏
You have spelt out the obvious and how the needs of children can be met especially when it comes to the matter of privacy. The child in the centre of the discussion matters a lot.
Parents are obliged to advise and support their wards and attend to them.base on their personal qualities. Allowing general societal rule when attending to the needs of your child may be chaotic.
Well said! Every child is unique.
Parents should prioritize understanding and responding to their child's individual needs, personality, and boundaries, rather than solely following societal rules when dealing with their children.
We need to do what's best for us👌
As a non-parent caregiver to a baby, I've gained valuable insights into the importance of balanced parenting. Ultimately, any parenting approach is effective as long as it promotes kindness, empathy, and respect as you stated. Sometimes the is finding a delicate balance between independence and support, confidence and humility
navigating these complexities can be challenging, and the lines between these values can sometimes become blurred.
As a non-parent caregiver, finding that delicate balance between independence and support, confidence and humility is crucial. It's a journey that requires self-awareness, flexibility, and patience.
Well said!
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You are absolutely right! This is what I teach my daughter based on as well.
Thanks for agreeing with me.
Hmmm, and once they tried and failed they will eventually come back to ask for your help, that’s a good point because some children will feel like you are doing too much if you tell them not to take the decision.
Exactly!
One of my friends studied medicine because her parents insisted, and after she graduated, she dropped the certificate for her parents and went to pursue her dancing career.
She is doing well in that aspect today and you won't even know she was once a medical student.
We need to allow them to make their own choices👌
These are topnotch strategies you highlighted above, and following these to the later can help parenting become easier and aid the growth of children.