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Myths on Parenting (1)

Watch out! You are entering a risk of brainwashing process! I am warning you not to read this if you consider yourself sucessful parents, or experienced ones. You do not have to believe me.

There have been some misconceptions in parenting issues.

Myth number 1 : Children need quality time.
The truth is children need your time. Please do not ever think that your sending them to different courses will keep them busy, they will keep them feeling lonely. They need you to be available. They do not want you to receive your phonecalls, because they need to cuddle you. They want you to be around and available. When you have more time and genuine attention to them, they feel that they are important and appreciated.

Myth number 2 : Children love surprises.
children do need flexibility and choice, but they will feel puzzled if they do not what is going to happen everytime they wake up. They like routines, coz they know what to expect . The keywords are: routines, consistency, and clear communication. When they wake up, they should for example take as shower ; but they can choose whether they are going to use which toothpaste.

(to be continued)

Sanjaya_Ken