The Pressure to raise "perfect" children begins even before they are born.
Sarvesh JagdishRaj
An Ambitious entrepreneur with a passion for Education and Technology.
As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want them to grow up to be healthy, happy, and successful individuals. However, in our quest to help our children achieve these goals, we often find ourselves in a rush to make them grow up too fast. We push them to meet developmental milestones too soon, and we compare them to other children their age, which only adds to the stress and pressure we feel as parents.
The #pressure to raise "perfect" children begins even before they are born. Expectant parents are bombarded with advice on how to ensure their baby's #physical and #mental #development . There are endless articles, books, and social media posts telling parents what they should do to make sure their child is "on track" with their peers.
Once the baby is born, the pressure only increases. We start comparing our child's development to other babies, and we worry if they don't start walking or talking as soon as we think they should. We forget that every child is different and that developmental milestones are just a rough guideline. Some children take longer to reach certain milestones than others, and that's perfectly normal.
The #problem with #comparing our #children to others is that it puts unnecessary stress on both the child and the parents. Children can feel the pressure to perform and may become #anxious or #stressed if they feel they are not meeting expectations. This pressure can also lead to parents pushing their children too hard, which can lead to burnout and resentment.
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It's essential to remember that children develop at their own pace, and as parents, we need to support and encourage them without adding unnecessary pressure. We should focus on our child's strengths and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small they may be. We should also keep in mind that some children may need extra support or intervention to reach their developmental milestones, and that's okay too.
Instead of comparing our children to others, we should focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that helps them develop at their own pace. This means providing them with opportunities to explore and learn, encouraging them to try new things, and supporting them when they struggle. We should also take time to enjoy our children and appreciate the unique qualities that make them who they are.
In conclusion, the #pressure to raise "#perfect " #children and the need to compare them to others can be overwhelming for #parents . We must remember that every child #develops at their own pace and that developmental milestones are just a rough guideline.
"As parents, we need to support and encourage our children without adding unnecessary pressure. We should celebrate their achievements, focus on their strengths, and create a nurturing and supportive environment that helps them develop into happy, healthy, and successful individuals."
EFL Teacher, Global Teacher Award Winner, Researcher, Trainer, #MIEExpert #MCE #E2????
1 年That’s really a great article Mr Sarvesh JagdishRaj Thanks a lot for this informative piece of writing.
Teacher at Preschool Teacher
1 年Behind every happy child are parents who believed in him, very usuful article ??????
Educational expert, trainer, supervisor for gifted and talented students, former math teacher
1 年Great and useful article, it is important to educate parents and make them aware of these tips
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1 年Totally agree????????