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One of the scariest times for a kid is exam time! Because of the competitive nature of the world we live in, kids are under immense pressure to perform well and get good grades. They have to come out in flying colors every year and prove to their parents that they are smart. Most of the time, parents expect their children to do well in school solely because they want to show off their achievements to their friends. It’s the sad truth but that is one of the main reasons why children are often compared to other children.
Now, imagine having a system in place where parents are graded according to their parenting skills. It sounds scary, isn’t it? But if we had to, let’s look at which category you would fall into. In the eyes of your teenage kids, would you be an average parent or an outstanding one? Let’s find out.
- “A+” For An Outstanding Parent
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These parents are the ones that every kid wishes to have. Apart from being loving, caring, and understanding, what makes these parents outstanding is that they do not interfere in their kids’ lives. They teach them what’s needed but let their kids live their lives, make their own mistakes, and do not pressure them to be a certain way. They are ever ready to help and are there for their kids when they are needed. These are the kind of parents who raise independent and sought after kids, most of the time.
• “A” For Parents Who Are Good But Can Do Better
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Many kids can relate to having these parents. They are the ones who do not completely let their kids do things their way. The children are expected to clean their room, put things back in places, eat healthily, and be disciplined. They do not pressurize their kids to accomplish mighty things but are strict where it matters. The primary reason for this grade is because these parents respect their kids’ privacy. Parents like these are often respected and raise kids who become their friends as they grow older.
- “B” For Parents Who Nag A Lot
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These parents are constantly nagging their kids to clean their rooms, do their homework, study better, and spend less time on their phones. They don’t let their kids talk on the phone or spend too much time with their friends. They crib about the things their kids could be doing better but they still respect their kids’ privacy. These parents still get this grade because they shower their kids with expensive gadgets and gifts as a means of showing their love.
- “C” For Parents Who Need To Up Their Game
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If you are one of these parents, you sure have a lot of catching up to do. You are strict so you are considered as uncool parents in your kids’ eyes. Your kids tend to be rebellious because they believe you are being invasive but these parents are only trying to teach their kids discipline. They care less about giving their kids privacy. However, you also take your kids out on holidays and fun adventurous days. You love them, you just have a different approach that your kids don’t seem to understand.
- “D” For Parents Who Don’t Like To Relinquish Control
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The kids who have such parents most often fear their parents. They are over-involved in their kids’ lives, do not respect their need for privacy and space, and are constantly forcing their kids to live according to their whims. They have a clear parent-child relationship and do not believe that they can be friends with their kids. If you think you are this type of parent, you might want to go a little easy on your kids and make them feel like they have a friend in you.
Most of the time parents know what’s best for their kids, but that being said, it is important to also listen to your kids and consider what they feel too. Parenting is a tough job and there is no rule book to follow so it might be difficult to assess parents. But at the end of the day, you are doing what you think is best for your kid and that is what is important.
