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Just like ‘ideal parents’, is a myth, perfect parenting is also an oxymoron. The way we nurture our children has little relevance to whether or not they will reach their full potential during adolescence. So even if you have grown a few gray hairs by approaching parenting by the book, there is a chance your child might grow up to be something you did not foresee. There are numerous ideas about upbringing that aren’t backed up by evidence, both short-term and long-term, to support their efficacy. Read on to know them all so you can have a good laugh when someone suggests you do them!
1. You Need To Yell To Show Who The Boss Is
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Sadly, many societies still practice aggressive parenting. This is not an effective method of bringing up children and never has been. Additionally, it can potentially inflict emotional harm to the little one. This way of disciplining children just increases the distance between them and their caregivers, who are forced to behave as judges and enforce rules without the opportunity for discussion.
2. Parents Should Be Best Friends
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Authoritarian methods like physical and verbal punishment don’t produce good outcomes, but it’s also not ideal to be excessively lenient with children. For parents to be seen as “role models” by their children, they must be taught to obey rules. A parent should just take on the role of being a parent, and they should be friendly enough so your kids can share everything with you, but not so much as they tell you what to do.
3. Comparing Siblings Enables Them To Enhance Their Aptitude
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Many parents assume that well-behaved children who get high marks are more likely to succeed. The development of behavioral issues and family disputes can be averted if parents don’t assign roles to kids like the example and the follower.
There is no need to avoid comparisons, but it’s important to consider that each child has their own distinctions and that one does not necessarily achieve everything by being the best student in the class. In these situations, it’s better to focus on the positive aspects of each child and avoid comparing them.
4. Good Parents Raise Good Children
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Parents who want their children to succeed often urge them to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities in which they may hone their talents. Obsession with raising happy, successful children who excel in whatever they do is counterproductive because it results in youngsters who are content to live up to their parents’ expectations rather than pursuing their own interests and passions.
5. Sleeping Alongside Your Parents Creates A Sense Of Safety
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Co-sleeping is said to benefit both children and breastfeeding moms. Other considerations are the baby’s sleeping posture or the parents’ health. In these cases, the infant may be better served by a crib than a rocking chair.
6. Refrain From Holding Kids For Long Periods
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A baby’s first few months are a sensitive time in terms of biology. To feel safe and protected, newborns need to be with their moms. Contact is essential for a baby’s healthy development and identification with its parents.
7. There Must Be A Compulsion To Stop Using The Pacifier
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Doctors recommend that babies cease using the pacifier between the ages of 2 and 4 to avoid teeth abnormalities and dependency (1). Abandonment may be tough for some newborns, so it’s crucial to congratulate your child anytime they stop sucking on their pacifier to help ease their anxiety over it. Your infant may also benefit from a back massage or cuddles if they are whining and screaming. If you’ve tried everything to get your infant to stop sucking on their pacifier and still haven’t succeeded, you should see your pediatrician or pediatric dentist.
8. If You Don’t Want Them To Get A Cold, Make Sure, They’re Well-Clothed
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Because babies can’t control their body temperature, overdressed newborns run the risk of being sick. Keeping them in heated conditions might also lead to this. It is recommended that they wear one more set of clothes than adults in these situations, and that they remove their coats if they have a fever to aid in cooling down.
9. Flu And Colds Are More Common When Kids Go Barefoot
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It’s safe for youngsters to be barefoot since viruses don’t enter the body through the toes, as many people believe. However, the spit released when people chat or sneeze might transmit diseases like the common cold. And it hasn’t been scientifically confirmed that colds are caused by cold feet. So to avoid the spread of disease, it is important to practice excellent hygiene.
No one ever said parenting is easy and dealing with unsolicited advice coming from all sides is overwhelming. The best way to deal with this is to heed to your instincts and follow your gut feelings. So, what is the most bizarre piece of parenting advice you have received as a parent? Let us know in the comments section!
