Behaviour and Discipline

Parenting is not easy, and none of us are perfect. We all try our best. However, sometimes it helps to pause and consider how our behaviour impacts our children.

 • If a child lies, it may be because they are afraid of our reaction.

• If a child has low confidence, maybe they hear more correction than encouragement.

• If a child doesn’t stand up for themselves, public scolding might have hurt their confidence.

• If a child takes things that are not theirs, maybe they are not given enough chances to make their own choices.

• If a child seems fearful, perhaps we solve their problems too quickly instead of letting them try.

• If a child feels jealous, constant comparison could be a reason.

• If a child gets angry often, maybe they receive attention only when they misbehave.

• If a child ignores others’ feelings, maybe their own feelings are not always heard.

• If a child becomes secretive, they might fear big reactions.

• If a child behaves rudely, they may be copying what they see around them.

This is not about blaming parents. Children are influenced by many things. But the home environment plays a big role.

Sometimes, instead of asking, “What is wrong with my child?”We can gently ask, “Is there something I can improve in myself?”

Small changes in us can create big changes in them.

What do you think?

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