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My Parenting Mantra
Most of you know that I am not a mommy yet, but that doesn’t make me any less parent! I have my own definition for parenting and today I am going to share the same with you. Being a foster child, I’ve learned what exactly it requires to be a good parent to my future kids. I believe most of you will relate to this post!
There are so many awesome blogs about parenting that I love to read. But they all focus on little kids or at the max, teenagers. I’ve hardly come across any good reads about how to be a good parent when your child is all grown up. Especially in India, where people value family more than anything and still have problems. The whole environment that our parents build, affects the child positively or negatively. Setting parenting goals are one thing but when parents fail to upgrade them with time, then arises the real problem!
I have had my share of good and bad experiences as a kid and the learning still continues. Here are the few things that parents must make a note of while dealing with your kids, no matter how grown-up and independent they are.
Build Trust!
When a child can trust a parent with everything, being a parent it is important to give them enough chances to prove their trustworthiness. When parents trust the decisions made by the child, they are trusting the education and nurturing given to the child over the years.
Teach Them Charity!
Parents must tell their kids to earn responsibly as well as spend thoughtfully. It’s okay to work hard and accumulate wealth, but until a child is not taught about charity and good deeds, he or she will not understand the value of money.
Listen Up!
Parents should pay attention to the body language and words uttered by kids. Mocking or ignoring what the child is trying to say may lead to low self-esteem in kids. Attend to their problems, no matter how petty it seems.
Stand for Them!
Teach the child that it’s okay to fail rather than punishing him for little failures in life. Children always look up to parents for support and encouragement. So it is important to stand for them throughout life.
Love Unconditionally!
All that kids want is love, no matter how old they are. In fact, an adult needs more love and affection than a kid from parents.
Parenting is creating examples and having faith in your kids that they’ll become the person you want to be! 🙂
Enjoyed reading My Parenting Mantra? Don’t forget to read what our next blogger mom Lata who blogs at www.fabulousmomlife.com says about her Parenting Mantra. Also, do comment and let us know your opinions. We are all ears.
After reading your blog , I am sure you will be a great parent.
Beautiful post Ragini! Trust is the basis of all sound relationships and it is most essential in parenting. Trust alone can make the kids open up to us and keep them from a lot of negative stuff.
Your post makes me feel you will make a great parent. With these mantras, you are sure to raise a beautiful human being.
This is such a unique perspective on parenting
Thanks for sharing this.
This is so true.. Once we become parents, there’s often a notion that once my child is older I will have lesser responsibilities.. But as our journey progresses we realize that each stage of life requires different approaches.. What you’ve said nails it!
I totally agree that you can always be a parent even if not yet a parent. Loved your mantras. Listening to your kids is so important.
Wow ….. what a wise words on parenting. I totally agree with your thoughts on unconditional love. It can do magic on kids hearts. Happy to board this blog train on coming days.
Loved the way you express your words
Lovely post Ragini…I second every bit you have shared., it’s so soo imp to build the right relation
Following the train
Such a beautiful post Ragini!
I think this is the foundation of any love relationship and kids have the softest heart! So it’s really good to bond with them, the way you have explained above❤
Hoot hoot!! Love the idea of a blog train.
Totally agree with the listening to them point. Unbelievably children communicate and have the need to hear right from the age of 6 months. I love to be around for my children and I hope I always am 🙂
Hoot hoot!! Love the idea of a blog train.
Totally agree with the listening to them point. Unbelievably children communicate and have the need to hear right from the age of 6 months. I love to be around for my children and I hope I always am 🙂
Your mantra is as basic as it can get. We sometimes forget that doing the bare minimum properly can help tremendously when it comes to parenting. I also appreciate how much thought you have put into parenting when you’re pregnant. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You have written the very true part of parenting ragini… As time passes ,our responsibility increases and you have noted all the basic things so neatly… Loved reading this post…
This is a lovely post! Yes standing by your kids is so very important in those times when they feel low and out
Building trust is very important. Ragini, you are going to be an awesome parent.
A very different angle of looking at parenting.
Awesome parenting mantra mama❤ for me building trust is very much important in my parenting style too
Its simple and easy mantra but these mantras actually helps us in long run.
love how you express yourself. and pretty sure you will be great mommy.
i really like how lightly you put stuff.. listening up kids is so soo important.
i have seen how verbal and calm my girls have become as we tell them, we are here listening to you
It’s the sensibility and maturity that makes us a good parent and you seem to have both the qualities to be a good parent. Nice posts.
I am amazed reading your article you have mentioned everything so aptly ..You will be an awesome mother one day
Trust your kids and Stand by them is definitely the need of hour, not just for smaller kids but always. It is a superb read and yes – having a kid or not yet doesn’t make anyone less of responsible person at all. You will be great mom/guardian.
Yes all parents should know what the child is going thru
This is such a wonderful post. With our head and heart at right places we are sure to be good parents.
Wow..ragini..you already know so much on parenting..I am sure you will be an awesome mom !!
I loved reading your mantra. Building trust is my first criteria in parenting 🙂
This is a great blog, you will be a great parent surely. Trust, charity, learning to love and standing for your loved ones no matter what, all these will surely make a child a better human being
Beautiful post With beautiful picture. You are really a good parent.