Our Typical Educational Mistakes

As parents, we often make some mistakes in raising our children. We get tired and try to quickly solve the problem using familiar techniques that may not work in this situation. In this article, we will look at two common parenting mistakes that can negatively affect the relationship between parents and children, and suggest ways to correct them.

Fruitless calls

We often repeat the same calls that do not lead to the desired result. For example, we can repeat: “Wash your hands!”, “Put your things away!”, but children may not hear us or get used to lying to avoid punishment.

Instead, parents can try to establish direct contact with the child, look him in the eyes and calmly explain what they want from him. It is important to use short phrases or even one word so as not to overload the child with unnecessary information. For example, instead of “How many times can I tell you that you can’t turn on the TV until you’ve done your homework?!” you can say: "TV after school." At the same time, you can show your child how to turn off the TV so that he knows that you are serious.

Screams

Sometimes we yell at children when they do something wrong or irritate us. However, this may lead the child to think that raising their voice is an acceptable way to express their emotions.

Instead of yelling, parents can try to explain to the child what he did wrong and why it is unacceptable. It is important to use simple and understandable words so that your child can understand what you want from him. For example, you might say, "You shouldn't splash in the bathtub because water on the floor creates dirt, a mess, and a slipping hazard. If you keep splashing, I'll have to get you out of the bathtub. It's best to pour the water from the pod into the bathtub."

In conclusion, parents can avoid common parenting mistakes by paying attention to their actions and trying to establish more effective and constructive contact with their children. It is important to remember that children learn from our example, so we must try to be good role models for them.