Sunday, January 28, 2007

Parenting - Part 1

Parenting is the backbone of the education system.The education of life starts from home itself. The parents are the kid's first and foremost teachers. I think raising children is the most formidable task in today's time of moral and cultural ambivalence.I guess most of the parents would agree with me on this.
To start with, LOVE, REGARD and DISCIPLINE ( with a touch of independence) are the essential ingredients of parenting.So what do parents have to say on this?
LOVE is the most important aspect of parenting. All parents love their kids. But what the young , impressionable one needs is the 'unbiased love' ; love regardless of his/her abilities & incapabilities. Love your kid just because he/she is yours. This kind of wholesome love will instill self confidence in the kid which will stay with him/her throughout life.
I will write about 'regard' and 'discipline' later. Meanwhile , ponder upon this and give in your critical comments if any.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I think you are very much right Neha. The root word is "UNBIASED LOVE" - irrespective of your child's talents and incapabilities.