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Kathleen Wells did some stretches while yawning. She'd just completed writing her weekly blog and used Grammarly to proofread and ensure it set the right tone. She'd thought about what to write for this week's topic and decided to go with what she wanted. Today, she'd chosen to give her thoughts and opinions on proper parenting. She hadn't been a mother for long. However, it didn't mean she didn't have her own thoughts she'd like to share. She let Grammarly finish fixing the final mistakes and began rereading what she'd written.
“Hello, everyone, Kathleen Wells here. Today, we shall discuss the importance of parenting and some dos and don'ts that many people learn too late. I hope no one takes offense to this first paragraph, but not everyone is meant to be a parent. There is a vast difference between being a mother and father and being a mom and dad. Everyone has their own style, but I hope some of my recommendations will help.
First, do not play favorites. Favoritism makes life unfair, damages your other children's psyche, and has long-term consequences. The Good Book illustrates this clearly in the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. His brothers were beyond jealous because of the special attention and coat he received. You should love your children equally and not give prominence to one over the others. Despite Joseph's eventual success, his brothers' jealousy led to significant strife and long-term consequences for their descendants.
Spoiling a child even once will not help them learn the importance of hard work, humility, and resilience. They need to learn from their mistakes and won't spoil them. Be firm and genuinely listen to their words and emotions. Boundaries need to be enforced, and actions should have consequences. Remember, it's okay to say no.
We also need to let our children figure some things out for themselves. Let them be who they want to be, as they are not born to meet your expectations. Do not make excuses for misbehavior; take action and enforce boundaries and punishments. This doesn't mean physical punishment but helping them understand why their actions were wrong.
Patience is crucial. Treat your child with maturity and talk to them accordingly. Children are far more intelligent than we often give them credit for. Be active in your children's lives. Learn about their passions, even if they're different from yours. Show them you care about what makes them happy and that you're proud of them.
Remember, you need to be a parent. Do not pass your responsibility off to technology. You chose to have children, so they are YOUR responsibility. Be part of their lives, and don't expect someone or something else to do it for you.
Parents must limit their children's exposure to technology and teach them proper manners and respect. Encourage genuine social interaction, and don't let it all be online. I'd feel better if my children read a book rather than play video games. However, that's just my opinion.
This is my blog for the week. I hope it helps some people. If you disagree, that's okay. This blog is meant to be taken with a grain of salt. It's just me giving my thoughts and advice on various topics. Please give what I said some thought. That's all. Till next time!” with that, she clicked enter, and her blog was posted in multiple realities. Smiling, she went to take her evening shower and get to bed early. It has been a tiring day.