Tips On Efficient Parenting

Parenting is challenging as we well about know it. Let us consider what Hodding Carter says

about parenting. “The two greatest things that you can give your children are roots and wings”. In

other words, it is important to bring your children up in a culturally and socially acceptable

manner. It is also very important that you give them the space and freedom they need to paint

their lives in a way that will make them happy and productive.

Before moving further, we need to understand the fact that parenting isn’t a rocket science but in

every phase of your child’s life, you need to have different approaches. According to William

Shakespeare, there are 7 ages of life. Let us dig in deeper and see how each needs a new

outlook, a new perspective in terms of parenting. However, there is always one thing that lays a

strong foundation for all the stages above which is nothing but love!

Here are a few things that will certainly be helpful in parenting, which will make you and your

precious little ones happy.

1. Infancy –

The first stage of your child is infancy. The prime motive here should be to pamper them, spend

quality time with them. Infancy is a time span of 1-2 years. Spoil them, caress them, humour

them, do anything so that you see that million-dollar smile.

2. Toddler –

And before you know, your child is developing a personality. This age needs utmost detailing.

Focus on their traits and nurture them in the right direction. Stubborn, quiet, commanding,

creative, naughty or whatever your child’s psyche is, it is who they are. So, don’t try to mould

their nature according to your likes and dislikes but instead focus on how you can improvise their

trait in a productive way.

3. Early school age –

This is precisely 5-7 years of age. In this age the children need told about the right and the wrong

in a very subtle way. They start interacting with other people and they are bound to learn from

their surroundings. When you start giving them a hint of the right-wrong concept, they are

nudged towards the good path.

4. Middle school age –

8-12 years of your child’s age comes under this stage. This stage is when you need to start

imparting culture and feed their thoughts and focus on their weaknesses because the next stage

is a task for every parent. So, by knowing their mindset you will be able to handle their teenage

better.

5. Early adolescence –

This is usually the toughest phase in both parents’ and the kids’ life. But with right approach, this

could be the most beautiful stage. Children tend to deviate from their ethics and tend to believe

that everything that they are dealing with is right. This is where you stop being a parent and start

being a friend to them. A small wrong step here can make your kid rebellious and bitter. So,

watch your step.

6. Later adolescence-

This is the age from 18-25 years and this is the beginning of your children taking up major

decisions in their life. Here you need to focus on guiding them. Give them the freedom they need

and help them out when they reach out to you.

7. Adulthood –

Your children will be well established by now and will be chasing their dreams. More than

assistance they expect a lot of love and trust from you now.

There! Your little one is an inspiring adult now!