Being a parent is not easy! It's a constant struggle to raise confident, caring, and successful humans. Parenthood is a bumpy road, full of twists and turns. However, at the end of this road is a reward that every parent dreams of - a happy, prosperous family. To gather nuggets of wisdom about raising smart and successful humans, we’ve gone through several parenting books for those parents out there that are looking to nail parenthood.
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Give Freedom To Your Kids
Parents should trust their kids and give them the space to make their own decisions! Make them help with household chores so they feel independent. This will also make them responsible and boost their confidence. Let them fly alone if you want them to become independent. However, if you can’t give so much freedom from a young age then making them help with different chores is also a good alternative to start with.
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Develop Compassion In Children
Children whose parents teach them to be more caring and helpful towards others get a head start on the road to success. Scott Harrison, the founder of a non-profit Charity called water, has raised money to restore and maintain wells in developing countries. His mother said that since childhood she used to sort toys, books, and clothes with her son to be passed on to the needy, which helped develop empathy in him. His mother added that she also tried to develop a foundation of strong beliefs, spirituality, hard work, and discipline. Early awareness of things around and a passion to make things better often leads to a head start in creating a project that would work for the betterment of society.
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Allow Them To Take Risks Even There Are Risks of Failure
As a parent, you can develop habits such as risk-taking in your child in the early years of life. Ask them frequently what did they fail at today? So that they know it’s ok to fail! Kids who are scared of failing never try new things in life. Also, tell them that the majority of successful entrepreneurs are risk-takers. Success is about failing, then getting back on your feet, and then trying again unless you’re successful. Teach your kids a lesson that gifts lie in your wounds and opportunities are hidden in your failures. Hence, take risks and never give up!
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Let Them Follow Their Instincts
It’s very tough for parents to see their child fail. However, getting in their way can be a hindrance on their road to success. Hence, it’s better to keep calm to support them even when they’re failing. Supporting them in their decisions is a way of telling them that you know that they’re competent and smart enough to pull it off. Allow them to realize their strengths so that they can pursue a career of their choice. They may not experience success in the first go but at least they will be happy and fulfilled.
