Growing As a Parent As Your Child Grows The old axiom "being a parent doesn't come with instructions", has rung true since time immemorial. Essentially, no person is certified by any means, to become a mother or father, and then all of a sudden - they are.
Purely by way of hands-on experience, does anyone really become a skillful mom or dad at rearing their offspring. So that you can nurture your child effectively, you will need to consider countless issues, that all add-up to assist children's development.
Most of us see our children develop right there, in front of us. It feels like a mere moment ago, they were just a mere bub working out how to crawl, walk, and eat unassisted, and all of a sudden they're going to school, taking part in activities, being social and creating friendships, and learning to be an individual - seeking your guidance less and less. As our children grow, develop, learn, and mature, so does our role as a parent, and therefore we are always growing as a parent, as our children grow.
An integral part of a child's development is discipline. This consists of educating your child about what they are permitted to do and what is unacceptable, as well as the distinction between what is right and what is wrong. This can be a tremendously daunting obligation, for any parent.
If you hinder a child excessively, the child will grow into being shy, and frightened to attempt new-found experiences. On the other hand, if you enable your offspring to run wild, without the requisite discipline, he or she may not become