Do you find it difficult for your child to obey you? It is common to become strict parents because we only want the best for our children.

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Below are some tips that I can share with you to help us (parents) not to become over reacting to your child.

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Respect instead of fear.

Try to be a friend who gives advises to your children. We are their role models in life. They should respect us instead of fear. We can’t teach them to respect us but they will learn respect through our behavior towards them.

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Treat them like a grown up, young adult.

It’s all right to make mistakes. Be on their side always to teach them what is right and wrong but do not too controlling. Give them a little freedom just like adult. Of course, you are still there to oversee them.

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Relax! Take it easy!

Let us guide them while exploring the world. It is really hard to take care children. They have a lot of curiosity to discover.

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Give them freedom to choose.

Don’t restrict too much about our child’s decision of making friends, hobbies and interest. We are here to guide them, as they would discover their inner self. Don’t directly oppose them but explain in a lower tone of voice the consequences of their doing.

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Be involved in family activities.

It is essential to let our kids feel how much happy we are being together. Family activities such as going to church, dinner, attending special occasions together or even movie bonding.

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Be cool.

Our worries and stress in life affects how we react to our children that even if they approach us nicely, we tend to become irritated. Take some time to relax, cool down, do not argue with children and most importantly do not use harsh words.

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Share the same interest.

To start bonding with kids, find out your common interest. Learn to like what your children wanted to do. Children would be happy when they feel you are very supportive. Thus, will enjoy your company.

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Find quality time.

If both of you are busy working parents, find quality time together. It may be during morning or at night. If time is limited, make sure to use it wisely by communicating instead of nagging

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Keep your promise.

It’s normal as parents that we make promises as a reward and motivate them to be the best they an. Make sure to follow it because we are their role model. It is very important to them. We don’t want to be called liar! So, keep your promise.

Happy parenting Steemians!

Thank you,
Supermom